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Sawnee Mountain Ridgeline, Mountainside & Hilltop Trails Plus Bonus Loop




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cumming, GA   Hike: Sawnee Mountain Ridgeline, Mountainside & Hilltop Trails Plus Bonus Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 27 2022  10:00 am >> Sun, Nov 27 2022 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Nov 22 2022 2:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 27 2022 8:30 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ron Ramspeck
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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: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let’s start our Sunday morning off with a refreshing hike around the newer and non-tourist side of Sawnee Mountain.  We will first hike a five mile clockwise loop starting at the beginning of the Ridgeline trail.  We will stay on the outer loop and merge on to the Mountainside Trail and then finish up staying on the outside loop with the Hilltop Trail.  After the first 5 miles we will take a quick pit stop at the restrooms and then we will trek the shorter 3 mile inner loop.   If we are lucky we may see wild turkeys, the frequently seen barefoot hiker on the Ridgeline Trail or help lost people looking for the view at Indian Seats.

We will meet near the restrooms at the end of the free parking lot.  The address in the directions section will take you to the parking lot.  Please arrive 15 minutes early for introductions.  This is not a beginner’s hike; it is a solid D3 hike  8 miles and 1100 ft elevation gain.  We will hike at a comfortable 2.5 mph pace.  The path is technical with plenty of rocks and roots to navigate in certain sections.   Please click on the link in the Notes Section for the map for a detailed map of the hike.


Required Items to Bring:

Water or hydrating beverage - 1 liter minimum

Boots/trail shoes

Positive Attitude

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Sun hat

Sunscreen

Sense of humor


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Enter the following address into your GPS: 

2505 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040


Notes:

Trail Map:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/sawnee-mountain-west-short-loop-eb18482


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