SINGLES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (SOA) 45+ (couples wel

[OPTIONAL: If you would like to climb to the top of Stone Mt. before we hike the Cherokee and King Island Trails you can meet me at the bathrooms near Confederate Hall by 7:45am. We will go up and down then meet the remainder of the group by 8:45 am. This is an additional 2 miles and will take about an hour].

Our hike for the Cherokee and King Island Trails starts at 9:00 sharp, so we will meet at the bathrooms near Confederate Hall by 8:45. If you don't have a pass you can park at St. Michael & All Angels Church at 6780 James B River Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. There is also parking along the street next to the church. After you park walk to the West Gate entrance of the Park. This will take you no more than 15 minutes. Honestly, parking at the church is the best option as it gets very crowded at Stone Mountain Park on weekends and finding a parking place, even if you have a pass, is difficult (unless you want to get there early).

We will hike on the Cherokee Trail until we get to the Covered Bridge where we will do the mile+ on King's Island, then back on the Cherokee. That will be approximately 6.5 miles when we finish. (If you went up and down the Mountain first that will be 8.5 miles for you). There will be a very short break at the Gristmill for bathrooms/snack. It's a very scenic hike that takes us past two lakes, an old-time gristmill, and a historic covered bridge, and offers great views of the mountain. This is not a tough trail. It has some ups and downs, a few areas of climbing over small rocks and granite, and there are several exposed roots to maneuver, but is otherwise mostly well-tended and wooded trails. We will maintain a moderate but steady pace as we want to finish close to our posted time. This is not a beginner hike due to the distance.

Bring snacks, plenty of water, comfortable clothing. There is no carpool set up for this event.
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Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir: https://ccwsa.com/reservoir/
5401-5467 Cowart Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

This is a simple trip suitable for beginners and up.

There is no restroom, just 2 porta potty, although I heard a rumor you can use the bathroom in the building.

Parking is easy but costs $5 CASH. (they now offer online purchase by credit card on the website above) There is a wide grass area we can launch from between the boat ramp and a small building. I checked it out today and it is quiet and pretty. I went 6.5 miles and ran the perimeter of the lake.

We should be back around 12:30. If folks are interested afterwards we can grab a meal in Cuming about 10 mi away.

You should make sure you bring drinking water and perhaps a snack. A PFD is required to be in your boat or on you.

If you have no boat, I have 2 spares. I will let you use one if you help me load up at 8:30 at my house in East Cobb and unload after the event. Please comment in this event to say you would like to borrow one and I will contact you.

Looking forward to meeting you

Paul Rubin 404 660-5402
All of my paddles are deep water, no rapids. We pull out where we put in.

Level 1 - Simple relaxation, no current
Level 2 - Moderate current, this is a workout
Level 3 - Significant current, this is a serious workout.

R/S from snow day and rain out day and my first hike after returning from Africa.

This is beyond a doubt one of the prettiest local hikes. There are a few creek crossings so your hiking boots may get a bit wet - nothing crazy, just muddy wet soles. They have taken out the pipe crossing with bridges now and most of the construction is gone and all the trails are open even the scenic hooch parts. We will loop the lake at Hyde Farm as well. So Beautiful. This is one of my most beautiful hikes. And don't let me forget Morgan Falls Dam.

We should be able to complete in just under two hours but with the creek crossings, bathroom break in the middle and so many people I have extended it to 2.5 hours. Not a hard, super fast hike. Want to enjoy this beautiful park, enjoy blooming trees and some early season wildflowers. We will walk along the Hooch for part of the trail.

Parking $5 for the day unless you have a CRNRA annual pass in your vehicle.

Pass can be purchased at the Kiosk in the parking lot - I understand that they don't take cash any longer - you should be able to scan a code with your phone and pay electronically. or prior to hike go to this website and purchase a daily or annual pass https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

The Johnson Ferry North trailhead is located near where Johnson Ferry Road crosses the Chattahoochee River. The park is located on the Cobb County side of the river and the park entrance is directly across from Columns Drive. There is a traffic light at this intersection. We will be coming from Columns drive and dead into this parking lot.

Address (not sure if it's 100% accurate) 301 Johnson Ferry Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30068, Ignore the pin on the map it is put on my meetup and may not be correct.

If you are coming from East Cobb, the park is on the left side of JFR immediately before crossing the river. If coming from Sandy Springs, turn right immediately after crossing the river. You will see the parking pay station immediately in front of you and a gate. Drive through the gate and proceed to the back parking lot where we will meet.

Barbara 678-438-5593