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The new six at Sawnee




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cumming, GA   Hike: The new six at Sawnee  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 17 2016  7:30 am >> Sun, Jan 17 2016 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 6 2016 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 16 2016 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.1 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:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

There are just over seven new miles of trails out at Sawnee Mountain Preserve. I plan to do a six mile route which includes the Hilltop Trail, Mountainside Trail and Ridgeline Trail. We'll do somewhat of a figure 8 to get a full six miles in.


This is not a beginner hike. We will be moving on the fast side of a moderate pace with a minimum number of stops to gather up. We will pause about halfway through the hike for 10 or 15 minutes to enjoy one of the summits, so bring a small snack if you would like. This is not a slack hike - it's a full six miles and over 1200' of elevation gain. There are lots of undulations and the scenery is very pretty. It's easy to get lost in the woods so close to home.

 

Lat/lon: 34.243559, -84.139470

 

 

Link to trail map: http://documents.atlantaregional.com/gisdocs/ARGIS_Poster_Forsyth_Sawnee_100815.pdf


Required Items to Bring:

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

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Open maps.google.com and paste the bold text in to the search bar. Then chose Satellite view for a bird's eye view

Lat/lon: 34.243559, -84.139470

OR

2500 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming

GA 400 to exit 15 (Bald Ridge Rd), go west towards downtown Cumming

As you come through downtown Cumming, you will cross Hwy 9. The next right is Tribble Gap Rd. (same as Bettis Tribble Gap).

Right on Tribble Gap Rd and go about three miles and you will see the entrance to Sawnee Mountain on your right (there may also be a new entrance on your left, go in on the right). Turn in to the right and as you are coming up the hill, you'll see several gravel parking spots along the road on the right side. If those are full, there is plenty of parking in the top lot - just park and come down the hill towards Tribble Gap. If you come to a traffic light at Spot Rd, you have gone too far.


Notes:

Sorry, no dogs are allowed at this park.


The hike will be canceled if it is cold and the chances of rain are high.


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