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Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to explore the great outdoors? Join our hiking club! Our group is a great place to get exercise, breathe fresh air, and make new friends while enjoying some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the area. Sometimes our hikes will start early in the morning (usually starting around 8:30 or 9am).
We will hike moderate to intermediate trails, mostly within an hour's drive of Lawrenceville. Hikes will range from 6-8 miles normally, with some hikes up to 12 miles. The pace will usually be 2.5 - 3 miles per hour. We keep a steady, strenuous pace and ask that participants stay up with the group. Always bring water with you, and sun protection.
Main trails will be Fort Yargo, Tribble Mill, Harbins, Yellow River, Arabia, Stone Mountain, Elachee, and Little Mulberry. Sometimes we’ll do hikes like Amicalola, Cloudland Canyon, Mount Yonah, Red Top, etc.
We welcome all skill levels but participants should be able to maintain a strenuous pace with the group at 2.5-3 mph.
In addition to the physical benefits of hiking, our club is a great place to connect with like-minded people who share a passion for nature and adventure. You'll have the opportunity to meet new friends, exchange stories and tips, and create lasting memories while exploring some of the most stunning scenery in the region.
We ask for a $10 annual donation. This helps us cover the Meetup fees and other expenses. Here is the link: https://www.meetup.com/lawrenceville-hikers/#pledge
By participating in our hiking group, you acknowledge that hiking involves inherent risks and dangers, including but not limited to physical exertion, unpredictable weather conditions, uneven terrain, and encounters with wildlife. Our hiking group does not guarantee the safety or well-being of participants, and all individuals join us at their own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are physically and mentally prepared for the challenges of hiking, and to take appropriate precautions to mitigate any risks. By joining our hiking group, you agree to assume all risks associated with hiking and to release our group, its organizers, and other participants from any liability or claims arising from your participation.
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See all- Elachee Nature Center STRENUOUS PACE & ELEVATIONChicopee Woods Nature Preserve, Gainesville, GA
"Savor the tranquil beauty of one of Georgia’s most diverse and largest protected green spaces. This urban forest features rolling typography and four diverse habitats: woodland, lake, stream and wetland."
Join us for a challenging strenuous hike at Elachee Nature Center. Our 6-8 mile hike will take through the woods with some elevations. Be prepared to maintain a brisk 2.5 mph pace. The elevations can make this trail challenging, so this hike is not for beginners. Please be prepared for the pace and mileage.
Here's the trail Map: https://www.elachee.org/hiking-trails/#descriptions
NOTE: $5 parking fee charged at the front gate (GA park pass doesn't work:)
We will start promptly at 9:00 am from the Gravel parking lot where hiker's meet at the trailhead. When you cross over 985 it is the first lot on the right. Please be on time to ensure we can start as a group.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed on this trail.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, we welcome all skill levels, but participants should be able to maintain pace with the group at 2.5.
By participating in our hiking group, you acknowledge that hiking involves inherent risks and dangers, including but not limited to physical exertion, unpredictable weather conditions, uneven terrain, and encounters with wildlife. Our hiking group does not guarantee the safety or well-being of participants, and all individuals join us at their own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are physically and mentally prepared for the challenges of hiking, and to take appropriate precautions to mitigate any risks. By joining our hiking group, you agree to assume all risks associated with hiking and to release our group, its organizers, and other participants from any liability or claims arising from your participation.
