Discover Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, Ga ! - Sat, May 19 2012

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Discover Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, Ga !


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Athens, GA   Hike: Discover Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, Ga !  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 19 2012  12:00 pm >> Sat, May 19 2012 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 11:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, May 13 2012 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 18 2012 9:00 pm
Event Duration:4 hours not including driving
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

If I post it, will they come?

This area is a first for the AOC!  I'm really excited to explore Sandy Creek Nature Center with you.  I've hiked several trails but have not yet done the Cook's Trail, which will comprise 8 of our 10 miles of hiking.  The trail starts at the nature center and ends 4.1 miles later at Sandy Creek Park.   We'll pause for lunch/snacks at the park and then retrace our route back to the nature center.  From there, we'll hike about a mile to an old log cabin - - an interesting historic relic.  Then we'll make our way back to the parking lot via the Pine Ridge Trail.  The area is absolutely gorgeous!  

I'm sure that once this area is discovered, it will become a favorite for the AOC.  Don't you just LOVE finding new areas to hike?

This is a D4 mainly for the distance.  Much of the area is relatively flat but there are some upgrades and descents that will provide a nice heart-elevation - - but nothing terribly steep.  Plus, the trails are easy on the feet - - not much in the way of rocks or roots.  It is NOT a hike for beginners; however,  it's would certainly be a nice introduction to a longer hike for those who have not yet done this distance.  


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water

Lunch and/or snacks

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

Long pants are recommended to protect against poison ivy along the trails

Insect repellant

Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS COORDINATES:  

33.987857, -83.382091

Directions from I-85 at 285:

Go North on I-85 from 285 for 9.4 miles

Take Exit 106 - - Merge onto GA 316 East toward Lawrenceville/Athens.  Go 39.7 miles

Take the US-78 E/GA-10 Loop S ramp to US-29 S/Lexington/Hartwell/University of Georgia.  Go .03 miles

Merge onto GA-10 Loop E/US-29 N/US-78 E

Continue to follow GA-10 Loop E/US-29 N for 9.1 miles

Merge onto GA-10 Loop N/US-129 N/NW U.S. 441 N via the ramp to Commerce/Jefferson  for 1.5 miles
 
Take exit 12 to merge onto NW U.S. 441 N/Commerce Rd toward Commerce for .9 miles
 
Turn left onto Nature Center Rd for .2 miles to arrive at 
 
205 Old Commerce Rd
Athens, GA 30607
 
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 11:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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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