Cherokee Bluffs hike - Sat, Dec 10 2016

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Cherokee Bluffs hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Flowery Branch, GA   Hike: Cherokee Bluffs hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 10 2016  8:30 am >> Sat, Dec 10 2016 10:15 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 30 2016 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 9 2016 8:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Cherokee Bluffs is a relatively new park in Hall County. It's convenient to I-85 and I-985. The main trail is 2.25 miles but we'll take advantage of the connector trail to make the hike right around 4 miles. There is not too much elevation gain but the trails are heavy on the switchbacks. The trail doubles as a mountain bike trial but it's a terrible mountain bike trail - there are some small stumps in the trail, the trees are low hanging over the trail and lots of small branches stick out in to the trail. I don't recommend it for mountain biking (and I didn't see a single biker out there).

THe trail is very pretty to hike. There is a good mix of sandy trails and pine needle covered trails. It dips down by the water a lot and there are some very nice bridges and foot bridges. It's definitely worth coming out to see.

Please arrive a few minutes before the start time to check in. We will depart on time. Meet at the far end of the parking lot up by the restroom building, not the trailhead close to the park entrance. There are restrooms but I can't guarantee they will be open.


Required Items to Bring:

Enough water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes - will get muddy if it has recently rained
Snack
Rain gear (just in case)
No flip flops or shoes without a backstrap

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

5867 Blackjack Road
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Latitude, Longitude: 34.136458131763945, -83.91247110052491

 

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