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Now more than 10,000 members! Join us for hikes in the Atlanta area - then dinner and drinks afterward. Most hikes include some local history and some scenic highlights such as old bridges, hidden trails, and the like. We clearly label each hike with skill level, anticipated time of completion, pace, and directions.
FYIs:
. I always include directions in the event description, so please use these written directions and not any pins or Google maps, as these often are incorrect
. On hike days when it is or will potentially be raining, I will announce any cancellations two hours prior to the event by posting "Canceled Rain" in the event title
. We typically do not permit dogs (some parks prohibit them, some terrain is too harsh), but we encourage attendance from any children who can keep the posted pace (but often it is us old fogies trying to keep up!)
. No surprises: We typically hike eight to ten miles - in the woods - which means a) there are uphills and downhills over rocks and roots and through stream beds, so be sure to have proper attire (hiking boots, hiking poles, and enough food and water), and b) be sure you are able to keep the posted pace so as to not needlessly slow the group down
I look forward to seeing you on the trails!
Charlie
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See all- Sawnee Mountain (including Indian Seats)Sawnee Mountainside Hiking & Parking, Cumming, GA
Hi Everyone,
Mike here. Charlie is unavailable today and asked me to organize our Sunday hike. Since this is the standard Sunday hike, we'll do something pretty much in line with the standard Sunday. That said, I am a stickler for leaving pretty much on time. If you're running late, do not expect the group to wait on you.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve offers two loops totaling about 9.1 miles with 1,305 feet of elevation change. We'll do the larger loop (Sawnee Mountain) first from the parking area on Bettis Tribble Gap Rd. If memory serves, that section is about 6 miles. From there, we'll do the north section up to Indian Seats, which is another 3 miles or so. We'll pass near the parking area between the two sections and anyone that wants to bail will have chance to do so.
This Alltrails.com map should give you a pretty good idea of the plan, but keep in mind we're starting at a different spot than is listed on Alltrails. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/georgia/indian-seats-ridgeline-and-mountainside-trail-loop
Directions:
-Follow US-19N/GA-400N just to the southern edge Cumming and take the 2nd exit for Buford Hwy (GA-20N)
-Continue on Buford Hwy (which will become Veterans Memorial Blvd) through Cumming
-Take a left on N Main St and then a quick right (just past Cumming City Hall) onto Tribble Gap Rd
-The road will change names again to Bettis Tribble Gap Rd
-About three miles from Cumming City Hall, you'll turn left into the Sawnee Mountainside Hiking & Parking area
-We'll meet near the restrooms under one of the large picnic awnings