Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails - Fri, Jul 25 2025

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Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi/Helen Trail, Helen, GA 30545   Hike: Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 25 2025  8:30 am >> Fri, Jul 25 2025 1:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Jul 19 2025 7:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jul 24 2025 7:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Deema
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:3
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

How about a fast hike in August? The reward is a refreshing jump in the lake!

We will park in Helen, and Hike the following trails: Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake.

Once we are at the lake beach, we will take a snack / swim/ break.

Then, we will retrace our steps back to the cars in downtown Helen.


Required Items to Bring:

 

Water

Snacks

Swim outfit

Towel

Splashy Attitude

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

 

Water Shoes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

Trailhead location: Unicoi/Helen Trl, Helen, GA 30545

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cd9kHRH6f4d715t

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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