Dockery Lake to Preacher’s Rock

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Dockery Lake to Preacher’s Rock

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cleveland, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 22 2021 10:00 am >> Sat, May 22 2021 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 18 2021 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 22 2021 8:00 am

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jean

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

Join me for one of my favorite mountain hikes to Preacher's Rock. We start 12 miles north of Dahlonega at Dockery Lake and trek 3.7 miles on the scenic Dockery Lake Trail before we intersect with the Appalachian Trail. We hang a left on the AT and continue hiking for 1.4 miles until we reach Big Cedar Mountain. A blue-blazed side trail will take us to a scenic overlook called Preacher's Rock. After 30 minutes or so having lunch and enjoying the expansive views we'll retrace our steps back to the parking lot.

The total distance is about 10.2 miles and vertical rise is 1,750 feet. We hike along Dockery Lake, rock hop scenic creeks and small waterfalls, stroll thru hemlock forests, and enjoy amazing views from Preacher's Rock.

We'll take a moderate average pace of 2.5 mph, faster on the down hills and slower on the ups. We will hike as a group and stop at all intersections to ensure we are all together.

Please bring a face covering to use when social distancing is not possible.

Required Items to Bring:

A least 2 liters of water
Lunch/Snacks
Hiking boots/shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles
Rain gear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take GA 400 north, when GA 400 ends at the Chevron station make a left onto US-19/GA60 until you reach Dahlonega. From Dahlonega, take GA 60 north for 12 miles. Turn right at the sign for Dockery Lake on Forest Road 654 for 1 mile. Pass through the campground, then stay right to reach the day-use parking area. The Dockery Lake Trail starts on the right side of the parking area.

Bonus - There is a pit toilet at the parking lot.

Notes:

Let's enjoy nature!

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