Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails

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Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Unicoi/Helen Trail, Helen, GA 30545

Hike: Hike & Swim @ Unicoi Park - Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 25 2025 8:30 am >> Fri, Jul 25 2025 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Jul 19 2025 7:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 24 2025 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Deema

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

How about a fast hike in August? The reward is a refreshing jump in the lake!

We will park in Helen, and Hike the following trails: Helen, Bottom Loop, Frog Pond, and Lake.

Once we are at the lake beach, we will take a snack / swim/ break.

Then, we will retrace our steps back to the cars in downtown Helen.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Snacks

Swim outfit

Towel

Splashy Attitude

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water Shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Trailhead location: Unicoi/Helen Trl, Helen, GA 30545

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cd9kHRH6f4d715t

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

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

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