Hike: Lady Slipper Trail 7.2 miles at Lake Russell

This is a redo as the parking lot was closed last time we tried it so lets try it again.

Experience this 5.2-mile loop trail near Cornelia, Georgia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3h to complete. It is heavily wooded and the leaves should be beautiful this time of year. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. There is an additional 1 mile to and from the trail making the total 7.2 miles. There is an elevation gain of 1,069 ft on this loop trail.

We will walk 2.25 miles per hour. Poles are at your discretion.

We will run one car pool from I-985 at exit 4 at 9:00 am SHARP. The parking lot is on the south and west side of the intersection. If you are coming from the south from 85 north exit at exit 4 and make a left, over 985 and you will see the parking lot on the left. Go to the next light Satellite Blvd and make a left and then an unknown left into the parking lot. We park near the flashy motor bike shop in front of us.

For the park drive 1.5 miles past the address above and see gate on the left, go through. Come to a sign and fork right to Lady Slipper trail. Pass a camp site on the right and you have arrived. We are encouraging carpooling so you don't get lost. Also to save the $5 parking fee. This is a federal site and the America the Beautiful pass is accepted. Please comment if you will be carpooling. I will bypass the carpool spot if nobody answers.

Barbara 678-438-5593