Is Anyone Out There? Hike at Harbins Park

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Is Anyone Out There? Hike at Harbins Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

2995 Luke Edwards Road, Dacula, GA 30019

Hike: Is Anyone Out There? Hike at Harbins Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 5 2013 1:00 pm >> Sun, May 5 2013 4:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Apr 30 2013 6:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 5 2013 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

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:

6 / 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:

Coming from the East Cobb area, Dacula is on the other side of the world! Does anyone live out there? Will anyone sign up for this hike?

Although there have been AOC biking events at this park (there are hiking trails, biking trails and equestrian trails here) there have never been hikes posted at Harbins Park. I've scouted out the park a bit, but I haven't actually hiked it, thus the exploratory label. If you love discovery and adventure, join me! Don't worry about getting lost - - There are maps and marked trails. The paved multipurpose trail is 4.3 miles long; then there are 7 miles of equestrian trails. We'll walk the entire multipurpose trail and hike some of the equestrian/hiking trail, going around 7 miles or so. I'm not sure about the hills on the equestrian trail, so it might be rather hilly. Please be flexible! I've allowed three hours for the event just to give us a cushion against being late getting back to the trail head.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water

Sturdy shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Insect repellant, sunscreen, a snack, and a cap or hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coordinates for the park: 33.9112106; -83.5537188

2995 Luke Edwards Road, Dacula, GA 30019

Driving directions from I-85 N.

Merge onto I-85 N/GA-403 N via EXIT 33B toward Greenville.

Merge onto GA-316 E via EXIT 105 toward Lawrenceville/Athens.

Turn right onto Harbins Rd SE/Harbins Rd. (3.0 miles)

◦ Waffle House is on the corner

◦ If you reach Oak Valley Rd SE you've gone about 0.7 miles too far

Turn right onto New Hope Rd SE. (2.2 miles)

◦ New Hope Rd SE is 0.1 miles past Brooks Rd SE

◦ If you reach Jones Phillips Rd SE you've gone about 0.1 miles too far

Turn left onto Luke Edwards Rd SE (Portions unpaved). (.08 miles)

◦ If you reach Austin Common Dr you've gone about 0.2 miles too far

2995 LUKE EDWARDS RD is on the right.

◦ Your destination is 0.1 miles past Indian Shoals Rd SE

◦ If you are on Loth Wages Rd and reach Jack Pittman Rd you've gone about 2.1 miles too far

Notes:

Bathroom facilities and a water fountain are available near the parking lot.

Trail map: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/communityservices/pdf/harbinspark_trailguide2.pdf

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