TGIF Yellow River Park - Fri, Sep 13 2013

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TGIF Yellow River Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 3232 Juhan Rd, Stone Mtn, GA   Hike: TGIF Yellow River Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Sep 13 2013  5:00 pm >> Fri, Sep 13 2013 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 11 2013 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 13 2013 3:30 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

This Gwinnett park is very close to Stone Mountain Park, and some stretches go along the Yellow River. The 566-acre park has roughly 12 miles of trails - some hiking, some biking, some equestrian, and some mixed use.

We will be hiking approximately 5 miles, starting at the Yellow River. We will remain in the equestrian trails and take some of the biking and hiking trails to return to the parking lot.  I have hiked this park a couple of times; we will not get lost, but we might end up hiking more miles, or a shorter route.

We will meet at the parking lot next to the pavilion and the restrooms. Although this is not a "silent hike", there is a sign encouraging not making too much noise. If we get lucky, we will see big turtles.

Thanks Mark R. for the picture and the research!


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Comfortable hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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A headlamp.... just in case we run a tad late.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

3232 Juhan Rd, Stone Mtn, GA - - Use Google maps!

Driving directions from 285:

Take exit 39B to merge onto US-78 E/Stone Mountain Hwy toward Snellville/Athens

In 9.3 miles, Turn right onto E Park Pl Blvd

Continue straight onto Rockbridge Rd

Continue onto Annistown Rd 

Turn right onto Juhan Rd SW

Destination will be on the left

 


Notes:

No parking fees required!

Trail map:  http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/static/departments/parks_rec/pdf/yellow_river_trail_map.pdf


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