SOCIAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (SOA)

This is a beginner/intermediate hike. A couple of baby hills and a few steps but otherwise flat along the Chattahoochee River but I'd like to go at a moderate pace between 2.5 - 3.0 mph. It is not a run. 5.1 miles. You can find a copy of the trail map here:

https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jones-Bridge.pdf

We'll start with the little loop to see the old Jones Bridge and then walk along the water, loop back around the field and retrace our steps to get back to the car.

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road. Restrooms are open/ Please remove all valuables visible in your vehicles because there have been acts of vandalism. There are 2 entrances to Jones Bridge coming from Holcomb Bridge. The first is the environmental center....don't turn here. Go to the next one. Go all the way to the end.

If you don't have an annual pass I suggest buying one on line. At Jones Bridge and all CRNRA parks there are no longer any envelopes and or normal credit card registration. You have to scan the bar code and enter your license plate, etc. etc. It doesn't work on all browsers so you may be doing a little downloading. Come early and be prepared , we will start on time.

This event will be cancelled if it is raining.

Barbara 678438-5593

Let's revisit some of the most spectacular falls in the region! You will definitely enjoy sound of creeks especially on the Raven Cliff trail. Both Trails are mostly shaded by trees.

Dukes Creek Falls Trail (2 miles)
The Dukes Creek Trail hikes a moderate 2 miles out and back through a beautiful, mountain stream-filled forest that descends alongside a shallow, mossy stream. Trail ends with several large, cascading waterfalls that tumble at the convergence of Davis Creek and Dukes Creek. At the falls, several large wooden viewing platforms offer stunning views of the main attraction overhead: the exceptionally dramatic, multi-tiered, 150-foot-tall drop of Dukes Creek Falls.

Raven Cliff Falls Trail (5.8 miles)
Shaded by towering hardwoods, the Raven Cliff Wilderness is home to a tumbling trout steam bordered by vibrant green patches of moss and abundant wildflowers. And packed with beautiful, cascading waterfalls, the Raven Cliff Falls Trail is one of the most beautiful (and most popular) hiking trails in North Georgia.

We will meet at the Duke's Creek Falls parking lot, visit the falls (around 2 miles return) and then a quick drive to Raven Cliff on the same road (around 5.5 miles return). Both falls require a $4 or 5 parking fee. I guess you can use same parking pass at both. I also think the CRNRA America the Beautiful Pass may be ok too.

Location; Dukes Creek parking lot next to the restrooms
Meeting Time: 9:45 am
Start Hike at Duke: 10am sharp
Start Hike at Ravens around 11:30 am

We can eat in between the 2 hikes or at the top of Raven cliffs falls which will be more like 1:30pm

See these links for more info:
Dukes Creek
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/dukes-creek-trail
Raven Cliff
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/raven-cliff-falls-trail

PLEASE NOTE: We need to cross the Raven creek over a fallen tree or walk thru the shallow water.

OPTIONAL Carpool ...cancelled as nobody signed up to carpool in comments or at sign up. I will see you are the trailhead.

Ability Level: Moderate (7 miles total); Poles would be useful
Bring: water, lunch/snack
Wear: hiking boots.

Coordinates for Dukes Creek Trailhead
34.702063, -83.789413

Coordinate for Raven Cliff Trailhead
34.7096, -83.7893°

For more info: Alex 770-856-5086

Play Disc Golf at East Roswell Park.
Meet at the bench near the playground.

Weather
Temps : ~57-63° F
Rain : 0% ( 0.0 accumulation )
Clouds : 0-1%
Winds. :10-9 mph

To bring
• Discs (I have some to lend out. Leave msg here, or text me.)
• Water or fluids - at least a quart
• Optional snack to share
• Comfortable shoes
• Money for optional dinner

Roswell is one of our favorite courses, esp when the weather is hot, since there are lots of trees. There is some elevation change, but not much. Beginners are welcome.
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For more course info go to: Dgcoursereview.com
and type in "East Roswell".
You'll see the course map, reviews, etc.
It's one of the most highly rated cowrses in the area.

For more info on to borrow a disc,: 1eave a msg here, orr send a text to :
Tom 678 860-0945

Simpsonwood in Peachtree Corners has been under construction for years and it is now completed and lovely. This will be a a 3 mile loop in Simpsonwood Park (across the Chattahoochee River from Jones Bridge) and and then another spin around for a total of 5-miles. This is a lovely wooded trail and not to be missed. Unlike previous Simpsonwood hikes we will meet at the park itself, parking by the restrooms (not the YMCA). We'll get our extra miles by doing two loops and exploring some other options in the park. We will do some elevation and water crossings so you might want to bring sticks.

Jo 470-420-6004