Suwanee Greenway Trail starting from Martin Farm

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Suwanee Greenway Trail starting from Martin Farm

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Suwanee, Georgia

Hike: Suwanee Greenway Trail starting from Martin Farm

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Feb 5 2015 4:00 pm >> Thu, Feb 5 2015 6:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 3 2015 4:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 5 2015 2:30 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tatiana

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Ready for the new season? Please join me for our weekly hike along the Suwanee Greenway.

This time we'll meet at Martin Farm parking lot, and will be walking on the Greenway toward George C Pierce Park around the lake and then return back to Martin Farm.

We will be moving at a moderate pace, approximately 3.5 miles an hour and will be making a couple quick stops at the lake. Our goal is 7.0 miles in approximately 2 hours with stops; it will not be a leisurely pace.

Hiking through the Suwanee Greenway Trail gives you that amazing imagination of how the County has transformed a neglected dumping ground of hazardous chemicals into environmentally sound wetlands and parks. According to history, in less than 30 years, this transformed environment enticed herons, egrets, hawks and even waterfowl and raptors to inhabit this wetland. This is another success story of Gwinnett County's innovation to serve the public.

The hike will start promptly at 4:00 pm so plan to arrive early.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Flashlight, comfortable walking cloths and water.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS 34.044809 -84.063167

From Atlanta: North on 85

Exit at Lawrenceville-Suwanee rd (Exit 111)

Turn left onto GA-317/Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd. (Drive 0.7 ml)

Turn left onto Satellite Blvd. (Drive 0.2 ml)

Turn right onto Martin Farm Rd.

Pass constractions and about at 0.4 ml or so look for a parking lot on your left before the trail crosses road. (If this parking lot is occupated, there is a small parking lot just behind this one, on the opposite side of Martin Farm Rd., in front of the bathrooms. You can park there.)

From Duluth: Take Buford Hwy North. Across McGinnis Ferry Rd.

Turn right onto Davis Rd.

Almost immediately turn left onto King Rd.

Almost immediately turn right to Martin Farm Rd. Drive about 0.6 ml.

After crossing Greenway trail, you will see a small parking lot will be on your right. (If this parking lot is occupated, there is a small parking lot ahead, on your left, in front of the bathrooms.)

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