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Saturday Morning Hike: A Walk in the Woods




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Clinton Nature Preserve, 8720 Ephesus Church Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180   Hike: Saturday Morning Hike: A Walk in the Woods  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 12 2015  10:00 am >> Sat, Dec 12 2015 12:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 9 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 12 2015 4:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This hike will take place in the Clinton Nature Preserve area, and it will consist of three loops that end and begin either at or very close to the trailhead, so that if you get tired you may end your hike earlier. The preserve has clean bathroom facilities.
This 200-acre park was donated to Douglas County by Ms. Annie Mae Clinton. The park is required by Ms. Clinton's will to remain in its natural state as much as possible. The park contains nature trails, and open exploration areas.

About one mile into the woods (by hiking), is the Carnes Cabin, a pre-Civil War residence, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Required Items to Bring:

Water, good hiking shoes.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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insect repellent


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

CLINTON NATURE PRESERVE is located at 8720 Ephesus Church Road one mile west of Post Road. The Post Road/Ephesus Church Road intersection is one-half mile south of the Post Road/Interstate 20 interchange. Once you enter the preserve, continue on the access road until it dead ends. There is an unpaved parking lot on the right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):80Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.00 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:

Pictures: https:/ /picasaweb.google.com/zalikri/ClintonNaturePreserve#


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Cost Includes:

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