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Sunday Morning at Simpsonwood Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Norcross   Hike: Sunday Morning at Simpsonwood Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 23 2020  9:00 am >> Sun, Aug 23 2020 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 21 2020 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 23 2020 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 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:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Simpsonwood Park is a  heavily wooded 223 acre park that was once the site of a convention center, but ultimately became the property of the county and is now preserved as a park for public use.  The park has a 3 mile loop trail that is remarkable in its beauty and its assortment of extraordinary trees.  It is virtually a hardwood forest in many places! It also has many side trails that are not on the main loop.   In all, there are around 5 miles of unpaved trails within the park. 

Simpsonwood Park was named after Ludie Simpson who donated the land to the Methodist Church. Now a Gwinnett County park, it borders the Chattahoochee River, directly across the river from the Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.  Although the park land no longer belongs to the Methodist Church, its chapel remains and can be rented for events.

The trail is easy on the feet with hard packed dirt surfaces and mild elevation changes.  It's ideal for folks who can't handle great distances or endless ascents.  Parking is free, and a restroom facility is available next to the parking lot.  Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on leash and their trail messes must be removed.  Remember, the AOC follows a "Leave No Trace" policy on all events.

John Bordonali is very familiar with the park and he has graciously agreed (once again) to help us navigate some of the lesser known trails not on the main loop. 

Parking is free in the lot to the left after you drive in.  If that area is full, there is additional parking down the entrance road.  

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluids

Good hiking shoes

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

Poles will be helpful for some of the uneven areas

insect repellant highly recommended


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

4511 Jones Bridge Circle NW, Peachtree Corners 30092

Coordinates:  33.986230, -84.243310

 

 


Notes:
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