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Garland Mountain - Both Old and New Trails!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Waleska, Georgia   Hike: Garland Mountain - Both Old and New Trails!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Dec 1 2014  9:30 am >> Mon, Dec 1 2014 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 26 2014 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 30 2014 6:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
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:

        Come join Joyce and me as we explore many of the Garland Mountain Horse and Hike Trails.  Located in Cherokee County, the park is immaculately maintained by the Cherokee County Saddle Club and open to horsemen and hikers only.  The various trails are named after horse coat color or pattern (Palomino, Sorrel, Dun, Pinto, Chestnut and Roan) and are some of the best blazed trails we've ever seen.  New to us will be the Dapple Gray Trail that was just finished by volunteers.  We'll stop briefly for a short break about halfway through our hike, some bring a light snack.     

       For those who would like to join us, we'll be stopping in Cartersville for lunch on the way home at SWheat Market Deli - - a fabulous little restaurant that features a variety of organic meals (with vegetarian options) that have garnered a 5-start rating from Yelp. Check out the deli menu and location at  http://www.swheatmarket.com/

 


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of Water

Good Hiking Boots

Clothing appropriate for the weather!

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

Trekking poles or a hiking stick

A snack or fruit for during the hike

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1411 Garland Mountain Way 30183

 

  • I-75 N toward I-575/GA-5/Chattanooga.
  • Take exit #268/I-575 N/GA-5 N/Canton onto Phillip M Landrum Memorial Hwy (I-575 N).    Go for 16.6 miles
  • Take exit #16/GA-5-BR N/GA-20 W/GA-140/Canton onto GA-140 W, GA-20 W, GA-5-BR W toward GA-5-BR N.            Go for 1.2 miles.
  • Turn right onto Marietta Hwy (GA-140, GA-5-BR).     Go for 1.5 miles.
  • Turn left onto Waleska Rd (GA-140).     Go for 10.6 miles.
  • Bear right onto Garland Mountain Trl.     Go for 1.1 miles.
  • Turn left onto Garland Mountain Way.     Go for 1.3 miles.
  • Trailhead parking will be on your left.

 


Notes:

     Do not be concerned about horse nuggets – there are not that many and they are easily avoided (really).  Dogs are allowed (up to 4) – but MUST remain on a leash and cannot be spooked by horses!  If you are not sure how your dog would behave around horses, then please don't bring them.

     We will keep our group together for this hike and ask that no one go ahead of the Trip Leader.

     By the way, did you know that hikers give way to horsemen by stepping over to the lower side of the trail?  This is less intimidating to the horses as they pass by.


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