Sunday Afternoon Hike: Callaway Gardens. - Sun, Feb 8 2009

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Sunday Afternoon Hike: Callaway Gardens.


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Parking area at the Mountain Creek Inn
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 8 2009  1:30 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 8 2009 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 7 2009 11:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to 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:20
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Our hike will follow parts of Nature Creek Trail and Whippoorwill Lake Trail, for a total distance of about 2 miles. We will park cars at both ends. Those that want to walk a bit more, may return to the starting point along the paved bicycle path for an additional two miles.
There will also be some time available for a brief visit to some of the Garden's attractions.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Plenty of water and good hiking shoes.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Proceed South on Interstate 85 until Interstate 185. Continue south on Interstate 185 until Exit 34/GA 18. At the top of the ramp turn left (East) on GA 18. After about 6.7 miles you will see an entrance to Callaway Gardens on your right. At that point, GA 18 transitions into GA 354. Continue straight on GA 354 until you reach US27. Turn right onto US27 and proceed a few miles. The Inn will be on your left, accross from another entrance to the Gardens. Here we will meet with participants in the Overlook Loop hike.

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:There is no admission charge to visit Callaway Gardens during the month of February

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