No Excuses: Easy Wednesday Morning Hike at Big Trees Forest Preserve

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No Excuses: Easy Wednesday Morning Hike at Big Trees Forest Preserve

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Hike: No Excuses: Easy Wednesday Morning Hike at Big Trees Forest Preserve

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 22 2023 10:00 am >> Wed, Feb 22 2023 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 21 2023 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 22 2023 10:00 am

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Distance:

3 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

No excuses for NOT going on this hike. This is a perfect hike for beginners who can't handle speed, distance, or elevation changes yet. We'll go at an leisurely pace at this Sandy Springs location that is a hidden treasure right smack in the middle of bustling Sandy Springs. This is an excellent hike for folks who want to get into hiking for the first time, who want to simply get out and enjoy the beauty of nature and breathe some fresh air without exerting themselves, or who want to begin hiking again after an injury. Veteran hikers are certainly welcome, but please don't complain about the slow pace! (Running is prohibited in this peaceful little park!)

This trail is beautiful in the spring when the trees have leaves and flowers are blooming. Right now. we'll just have to imagine the beauty to come. Regardless of the lack of foliage, it's amazing to realize that all of this serene beauty is sequestered right on Roswell Road at the parking lot for the government building! An added bonus is the nice bathroom house right at the trail head.

There are several little trails at Big Tree Preserve, including (1) the Backcountry Trail; (2) the Spring Hollow Trial; and (3) the Jackson Overlook Trail. These trails are for foot travel only and are easy to walk with no steep grades. We'll hike all the trails and even double back on some of them.

Parking is free!

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Good walking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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A walking stick or pole if you like.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Big Tree Forest Preserve
7645 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs,FA 30350

Coordinates: 33.9645624, -84.3635872

From 285
- Go NORTH on GA-400 1 1/2 miles to exit 5B (Sandy Springs).
- Go west 1.3 miles on Abernathy Rd. to Roswell Rd.
- Turn right onto Roswell Rd. and go north 2.1 miles.

The Forest is on the right next to the North Fulton County Government Service Center Building. It shares the same parking lot as the government building.

Going SOUTH on GA-400
- Take Exit 5 onto Abernathy Rd.
- Turn right onto Abernathy and follow from above.

Notes:

Trail Map:

https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/ go/4a9eee85-ce10-483f-a727-8e4a5d1f3ad6/BTF_Trail_Map.pdf

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*Note:

Dogs (on leash) are permitted, but let's keep it limited to 3 people with dogs. (Multiple dogs per person are fine.)

No parking fee is required at this location.

The event will be cancelled if it rains.

You can withdraw your registration by yourself right up till start time.