Early afternoon at Sawnee --Mountainside trails

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Early afternoon at Sawnee --Mountainside trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

2505 Bettis Tribble Gap Road Cumming GA

Hike: Early afternoon at Sawnee --Mountainside trails

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 22 2023 1:00 pm >> Fri, Dec 22 2023 3:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Dec 17 2023 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 22 2023 10:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

LindseyW
Anna Bullis

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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:

Itinerary:

Join us for an early afternoon hike around the Sawnee Mountain Preserve. We will hike a figure 8 along gently rolling hills with two steeper short inclines. This hike will follow along the Hilltop, Mountainside, and Ridgeline Loop and not go up to the Indian Seats.

We will hike at a 2.5-mile/hour pace to keep this hike at 2.5 hours. There will be a few water stops along the way, as needed. If you have hiked D2s in the past and feel ready for elevation, this is the hike for you. The mileage is 6.0, but the hike is a D3 due to the 1,000+ elevation gain. The trails have rocks and roots, so that trekking poles may be helpful.

Please arrive a few minutes early to use the restroom and do our introductions, as we will leave on time.

Dogs are not allowed on these trails.

NOTE..... there are two parking lots on Bettis Tribble Gap. We are meeting at the newer parking lot at 2505 Bettis Tribble Gap Road, the larger of the two parking lots.

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Required Items to Bring:

Water, hiking boots/shoes, and rain gear for unexpected weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles, snacks,

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GA 400N
To Exit 17 toward Gainesville
Turn LEFT onto GA 306 West and go 0.5 miles
Turn RIGHT onto State Barn Road and go 0.6 miles
Turn RIGHT onto GA9 North and go 0.4 miles
Turn LEFT onto Spot Road (at traffic light) and go 2.3 miles
Turn LEFT on Bettis- Tribble Gap Road (at traffic light) and go 0.9 miles
The parking lot will be on your right

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