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Your First Hike? Big Trees Forest Preserve




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Your First Hike? Big Trees Forest Preserve  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Mar 22 2012  11:00 am >> Thu, Mar 22 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 21 2012 11:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Mar 22 2012 10:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hour
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:1.5 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
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
This is a perfect hike for folks who want to get into hiking for the first time, who want to simply get out and enjoy some fresh air without exerting themselves, or who want to begin hiking again after an injury.  We will go at a leisurely pace over the gently rolling hills that pass the watershed of Powers Branch, a tributary of the Chattahoochess River. We'll stop as we stroll to take in the beautiful environment of this pretty little area.

If you're out for a workout, this is NOT the hike for you!  The temperatures will be moderate (low 70's), so we may not even break a sweat. It will be FUN!  


Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water 
Good, comfortable hiking/walking shoes

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Big Tree Forest Preserve
7645 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs,FA 30350

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.

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


Notes:

Trail Map: http://www.bigtreesforest.com/images/BigTrees_Preserve_Small.pdf


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Please remove your name from the list if you are unable to attend. You'll be able to do this through 11 AM on the morning of the hike.

You can contact me by phone at 404-788-4089 for last-minute cancellations.