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Yellow River Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 3232 Juhan Rd, Stone Mtn, GA   Hike: Yellow River Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 7 2012  3:30 pm >> Fri, Dec 7 2012 5:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 5 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 7 2012 2:22 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Yellow River Park is, as the name would imply, a park along the Yellow River - just a little southeast of Stone Mountain Park. The 566-acre park has roughly 12 miles of trails - some hiking, some biking, some equestrian, and some mixed use.

We will be hiking approximately 6 miles of trail in the park at a pace on the quicker side of moderate.  We will hike a couple miles along the Yellow River, and then we will make our way to the other side of the park which has more elevation.  I have hiked part of the trails at this park, but not much of the trails on the "high" side, so I am listing it as exploratory.  We won't get lost... don't worry... just mentioning it, as the route should be considered "flexible".

The park has pavilions, restrooms, and a few wooden overlooks that offer nice views of the Yellow River.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Comfortable hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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A headlamp.... just in case we run a tad late.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

3232 Juhan Rd, Stone Mtn, GA - - Use Google maps!

Driving directions from 285:

Take exit 39B to merge onto US-78 E/Stone Mountain Hwy toward Snellville/Athens

In 9.3 miles, Turn right onto E Park Pl Blvd

Continue straight onto Rockbridge Rd

Continue onto Annistown Rd 

Turn right onto Juhan Rd SW

Destination will be on the left

 


Notes:

No parking fees required!

Trail map:  http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/yellow_river_trail_map.pdf


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