Georgia
ForestWatch joins conservation leaders from across the country to support America's
first annual Roadless Recreation Week, August 7th-15th, which will host more than
50 recreation activities across 15 states in national forest roadless areas. The weeklong celebration highlights the importance of the
Roadless Area Conservation Rule, issued to protect nearly 60 million acres of
pristine national forests across the country, and encourages the public to go
"all out" to enjoy the unique outdoor opportunities these areas provide. This outing is the local highlight of the
nationwide campaign to recognize the recreational, environmental and economic
values that roadless areas provide.
Both ForestWatch hikes
are on the Bartram Trail and follow dense rhododendron and mountain laurel
in GA. We'll
see a spectacular panorama of the Great Smoky Mountains to the north, the
Nanthahalas to the northeast and
the Piedmont region of SC to the south and
east. Poet Laurence Holden
will then further inspire us
with new mountain-infused poetry.
Date of Outing: August 15, 2010 Meeting Time, Place, and Directions: Hike A 9:00am, Hike B
9:30am
We will meet at the south end of the
Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot in Dillard, GA, which is on the right just north of "downtown" on
Hwy 441; 7.2 miles from the intersection of Hwy 76 and Hwy 441 in Clayton, GA.
Leaders: GFW Volunteers Brooks Franklin, Maureen
Keating, Brenda Smith, and Laurence Holden, Poet
Outing Location: Rabun County, in the northeastern corner of
Georgia, in the Chattahoochee National Forest; USGS Quadrangle: Rabun Bald
Distance and Difficulty: Hike A is 8.4 miles
total; Hike B is 3.4 miles total. Hike A is
moderately strenuous because of speed (we have to arrive at the top at the same
time as Hike B) and 1300-foot gain. Hike B is an easy slow pace, but does have
a 900-foot gain.
Bring: Lunch, lots of water, rain gear, and appropriate clothing and footwear. (Allergic to bees/wasps? Remember your meds/epi-pen.)
Binoculars will broaden
your experience of this outstanding view!Rain
Date: This hike is rain or shine. Hikers will be notified if the hike is canceled.
Pet Policy: Thank you
for not bringing your pet friends on Georgia ForestWatch outings.
Family Safe Policy:
Outings are a smoke, alcohol, and drug free setting, thanks.
Limit: 12 for Hike A, 35 for Hike B
Sign up
now!Reservations
required. These outings are free of charge, and open to everyone "first
come, first served" up to the limit.
Reserve with the following information:
Which Hike (A or B)
Name of each person attending
Your e-mail address
Your phone # (preferably cell if you'll have it on outing day)
To sign
up contact: Jill Gottesman by replying to this e-mail.
Both ForestWatch hikes
are on the Bartram Trail and follow dense rhododendron and mountain laurel
