Double Hike - Pine Log Creek Trail (Hike 2 of 2)

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Double Hike - Pine Log Creek Trail (Hike 2 of 2)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bartow County, GA

Hike: Double Hike - Pine Log Creek Trail (Hike 2 of 2)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 12 2014 1:00 pm >> Sat, Apr 12 2014 3:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 7 2014 8:10 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 11 2014 6:10 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

4.7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.
John Stirman

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hope you can join Joyce and me on the 2nd of our two hikes for the day! After our morning hike at Garland Mountain, we'll drive just 6 short miles over to Pine Log Creek Trail. There is plenty of free parking, lots of elevation changes, beautiful views, and a quarry pond with interesting rock outcroppings to climb on for photos!

The trail features a 4.7 mile path crossing seven rustic footbridges over Pine Log Creek. From two overlooks, hikers can view Pine Log Mountain - one of the highest elevations in Bartow County's Appalachian foothills - and the site of the Pine Log Cherokee Indian Village. The trail system includes two loops east and west and is rated moderate. Although some of the terrain is rugged there is only one significantly long climb, with an elevation gain of about 420 feet. That is not to say it's an easy hike, but we'll be taking hiking this time at a moderate pace, so if you can go the distance on hills, you should be able to handle it. The eastern loop takes hikers by an early CCC quarry pond for picturesque views.

It is NOT required for you to sign up for both hikes, but combined, they'll be a wonderful way to spend a Saturday!

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water

Good hiking boots.

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

Hiking poles if you like to use them.

A light snack

Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Exit 293 on I 75 turn right onto US 411 North. After about 7.5 miles turn right onto GA 140 East. Continue approximately 3.2 miles to Pine Log Creek Trail System parking area on left.

If you are leaving from Garland Mountain you'll turn right out of the parking lot on Garland Mountain Trl., then go 1.1 miles to Garland Mountain Way where you'll take another right. Once you've gone 1.3 miles you'll turn right on Waleska Road (GA 140), follow that for about 3.5 miles and you'll see the sign for Pine Log Creek Trail on your right.

Notes:

No bathroom facilities are at this location, but there are plenty of trees!

We'll allow up to 4 dogs on this hike, but if you are also signed up for the morning hike at Garland Mountain your dogs must be calm around horses.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.