Elachee Nature Science Center/ Chicopee Lake/Bridge Trails 6 miles

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We will NOT be hiking the Chicopee Backcountry Trail so this is a moderate hike. We will hike the Bridge trail and cross the bridge and then go clockwise around the lake, crossing back over the bridge and then returning via the bridge trail to the parking lot. I usually don't say much about hiking poles, but the leaves are thick and you can't always see under them, so you might want to bring them along.

Please arrive around 9:45, or earlier, if you need to use a bathroom. We will start the hike at 10:00. Please use any GPS method you like to navigate to the Elachee Nature Science Center. It is located at 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA. Once you make the right into the Center make another sharp right to go through the pay booth. It costs $5.00 to park. No other passes work here as it is a private facility. Drive around the long winding golf course, then over the bridge [with green/blue sides]. And straight back to the parking lot.

I have not set up any carpools but I think the optimum place is the I-985 parking lot at Exit 4. 9:15 sharp...to save $5.00 from everyone.

http://www.elachee.org/visit_us/hiking_trails.html for more information about Elachee Nature Center and Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.

If you have any questions or concerns contact Barbara 678-438-5593