Easy, Early Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve

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Easy, Early Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Hike: Easy, Early Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 22 2012 10:30 am >> Mon, Oct 22 2012 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Sat, Oct 20 2012 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Oct 22 2012 8:08 am

Event Duration:

1 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Distance:

1.5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is an excellent hike for folks who want to get into hiking for the first time, who want to simply get out and enjoy the beauty of nature and breathe some fresh air without exerting themselves, or who want to begin hiking again after an injury. We will go at a leisurely pace, perhaps stopping to note some of the self-guided points of interest along the route which explores the watershed of Powers Branch, a tributary of the Chattahoochess River.

The "Backcountry Trail System" consists of three trails: (1) Backcountry Trail; (2) Spring Hollow Trial; (3) the Jackson Overlook Trail. These trails are for foot travel only and are easy to walk with no steep grades.

For those who have the time and want a bit more exercise, there is another hike scheduled at 11:45 at Morgan Falls, about a mile from Big Trees Preserve. It will be a D2 - - a bit more challenging, but still not too difficult.

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Water. Hiking Shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Big Tree Forest Preserve
7645 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs,FA 30350

From 285
- Go NORTH on GA-400 1 1/2 miles to exit 5B (Sandy Springs).
- Go west 1.3 miles on Abernathy Rd. to Roswell Rd.
- Turn right onto Roswell Rd. and go north 2.1 miles.

The Forest is on the right next to the North Fulton County Government Service Center Building. It shares the same parking lot as the government building.

Going SOUTH on GA-400
- Take Exit 5 onto Abernathy Rd.
- Turn right onto Abernathy and follow from above.

Notes:

Trail Map: http://www.bigtreesforest.com/images/BigTrees_Preserve_Small.pdf

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*Note:

Dogs (on leash) are permitted, but let's keep it limited to 3 people with dogs. (Multiple dogs per person are fine.)

No parking fee is required at this location.

The event will be cancelled if it rains.
Please notify me by phone if you have to cancel at the last minute and can no longer withdraw on the web site.