🥾 Hikerodose: Intentional Movement & Forest Bathing (Tallulah Gorge, GA)

Join us on the 3rd Sundays of every month for a different hike around Atlanta and North Georgia

Please note: Hikerodose events are only for contributing members of our community (who donate monthly) or for those who have come in for a private sacrament ceremony with our ministers in the past 12 months.

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This special Hikerodose will be on Sun, July 20 from 7am-2pm, moderate difficulty, in beautiful Tallulah Gorge GA --where the waterfalls are!

TRAIL:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/sliding-rock-trail-via-south-rim-trail

VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj4hMboRBHE

COMMUTE / OVERNIGHT CAMPING:
Allow 2 1/2 hours for your commute if you are driving from Atlanta, best to leave around 4:30am on Sunday. You may also consider driving out on Saturday and camping overnight to make it easier to get up early for the hike.

We suggest:
Pioneer Campground, Tallulah Falls GA https://maps.app.goo.gl/QEeLvFxnBRndipC56

DURATION / DIFFICULTY:
It's a 1.7-mile out-and-back hike. This moderate to challenging trail traverses a steep, rocky embankment before reaching the gorge floor. It looks harder than it actually is, though.

Hikers can walk along the beautiful Tallulah River and view several waterfalls, slide down the natural rock slide and swim. You WILL get wet! We will likely be on the trail for 5 hours just to make the most of the day.

MEETING LOCATION:
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573

Please note:
To access the gorge floor, visitors must obtain a free permit which is limited to 100 per day. For information on obtaining a permit, please visit https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge

BRING:

• Shoes with good tread
• Sunscreen, shades, hat
• Water bottle
• Light clothing as we are sure it will be quite hot
• Swimsuit & towel
• Snacks or a whole bag lunch
• A small backpack may be nice to have

KIDS:
Children are welcome as long as they are old enough to keep up on this hike or can be carried on your back

PETS:
No pets

PARKING:
Free

FORMAT:
7:00am - Arrive and get in line for the entrance
7:15am - Park and make your way (quickly) to the entrance to guarantee your entrance to the Gorge Floor
7:30am - Circle up for introductions
8:00am - Safety orientation
8:30am - Intention setting and subtle sacrament
9:00am - Hike kicks off with members paired up with a buddy to keep everyone together
9:30am - Movement and mindfulness practice when we find some open green space (Thai Chi or Qi Gong) led by one of our members -- beginner friendly
11:00am - Pause at the waterslide to play in the water and have lunch / picnic and discussion
1:00pm - Begin return trip back to parking lot
2:00pm - Closing circle and departure

The focus of this gathering is communion with sacrament at a level that everyone will be present and feel more connected to each other and nature.

Expect an elevated mood and sense of well-being.

The vibe will be warm and supportive. We always end up in the deep end of existential topics.

We lead with vulnerability and we welcome yours.

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$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.

See you on the trail,
Mira & Alex