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*You Can Do It* #5 Saturday Afternoon at Serenbe




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee Hills, GA   Hike: *You Can Do It*  #5 Saturday Afternoon at Serenbe  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 16 2013  2:30 pm >> Sat, Mar 16 2013 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 11 2013 7:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 16 2013 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
Lemmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

     Welcome to #5 of my *You Can Do It* Series of hikes!  The *You Can Do It* hikes are designed especially for newer hikers who aren't ready for faster and more strenuous hikes.  This time, we’ll be enjoying the wonderful trails of the Serenbe Community.  Serenbe is in the heart of the Chattahoochee Hill Country – which is protected with a master plan that calls for 80% green space.  This hike will be a hybrid urban-rural journey which begins at the Farmers Market public parking area at 2:30 PM and then meanders through much of the beautiful residential area of Serenbe. This hike includes lovely trails that go along horse trails, farm animal areas, (dormant) wild flower fields and the beautiful homes of Serenbe (including the HGTV Green Home).  Although we'll be hiking approximately 6 miles, we'll be taking this at a leisurely pace with short breaks for pics and to catch our breath.  This would be a good hike for beginners who can handle a little bit of distance.  Also, we’ll be sticking close together for this hike as there are many cross trails at Serenbe and you could become disoriented.

     If you’d like to start off your hike with lunch (and maybe even a cupcake) come early at 1:00 PM and join us for lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy. This local restaurant has won an episode of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network and also serves wonderful sandwiches and salads.  Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy is optional – you’ll still get credit for the hike even if you don’t come early for the meal/snack. The Blue Eyed Daisy is located just a few yards ahead on the left side from where you’ll be parking.

     Finally, if you are new to hiking, I'd strongly suggest you only sign up for one of the Serenbe hikes as the combined distance for both are around 12 miles. If you sign up for both hikes, I may contact you to make sure you can handle the extended distance. 


Required Items to Bring:

Water, Gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated

Clothing appropriate for the weather

If you are planning to come early and join us for Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy please arrive around 1 PM to ensure you have plenty of time for dining before we start out on the hike.

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions:

9110 Selborne Ln, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Located just 32 miles South of Atlanta

 

From Atlanta and Points North and Airport:

• Take I-85 South just past the airport to exit #69

• Take exit #69 and follow the signs for South Fulton Parkway (there are no real turns, lanes just veer off)

• Go about 15 miles and turn left onto Cochran Mill Road (first turn once road narrows to two lanes)

• Go 2.6 miles until Cochran Mill dead ends into Hutcheson Ferry Road

• Turn right onto Hutcheson Ferry Road and go about 2 miles.

• Turn left on Atlanta-Newnan Road

• Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right on Selborne Lane. Drive straight ahead into the community. Park at the Farmer’s Market Public Parking area on the right, near the middle of town.

•When coming from the airport, if there is a choice between I-85 and Spur 14, take Spur 14 to South Fulton Parkway.

 

From East or West of Atlanta:

• Take I-285 to exit #62 and follow the signs for South Fulton Parkway

• Now follow the first set of directions above starting with the third (3rd) dot

 

From the South, traveling North on I-85:

• Take I-85 to exit #51 and turn left

• Go ½ mile and turn right onto Ga. Highway 29

• Go 5 miles until you come to a stop light in the village of Palmetto

• Turn left at the stop light onto Toombs Street

• Take Toombs through Palmetto until you come to a flashing light

• At this light, turn right onto Hutcheson Ferry Road

• Turn left on Atlanta-Newnan Road

• Travel approximately 1 mile and turn right on Selborne Lane. Drive straight ahead into the community. Park at the Farmer’s Market Public Parking area on the right, near the middle of town.

 

From the South, traveling North on I-75:

• Take I-285 West

• Take I-285 to exit #62 and follow the signs for South Fulton Parkway

     


Notes:

We will allow up to four dogs on this hike.  Although they are not allowed in the Blue Eyed Daisy, there are dog posts outside and it is even an option to dine outside on the patio.  :-)


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