By the Book Series - Dunwoody Nature Center

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By the Book Series - Dunwoody Nature Center

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dunwoody, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 8 2014 4:00 pm >> Sat, Nov 8 2014 5:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Nov 6 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 8 2014 4:00 pm

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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This "By the Book" hike was inspired by Jonah McDonald's recently published guidebook, Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests. Although he "cut his hiking teeth" years ago as a SoBo thru-hiker on the Appalacian Trail, Jonah now favors the more local greenspace treasures that are right in the Atlanta area - - places that afford the feeling of the deep woods without the need for hours of travel. Members of the AOC are familiar with many of the trails in the book such as Sweetwater Creek, all of the CNRA trails, Stone Mt., and others.; however, there are many trails that have gone undiscovered - - at least by me. I plan to scout out many of these trails and post them as events for the enjoyment of others.

This is the second in the series.

Dunwoody Nature Center has many foot-friendly paths along heavily wooded areas, giving the feeling of really being out in the woods, despite the proximity to civilization surrounding the park. The park isn't far off 400/Northside Drive, making it very accessible by car. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leash. Disobeying park rules damages the reputation of the AOC, so please keep this in mind if you choose to bring your dog. Let's limit the number of dogs to 3.

Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes. (No sandals, please. Wood chips on the trails could become very bothersome.)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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water

a camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The park address is 5453 Roberts DRIVE (not road), Dunwoody, GA. Once you pass Austin Elementary School, you will be just 1/4 mile from the park.

From I-285, get onto US19/400 North

Take exit 6 for Northridge Rd

Turn right onto Northridge Rd - - drive .1 mile

Turn right onto Roberts Dr - - destination on the left 1.8 miles

Notes:

Bathrooms are available at the Nature Center

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