What we’re about
UPDATE: Happily retired as of Sept 2023 and psyched up to spend more time outdoors. This Meetup began in Jan 2022 with the intention of exploring the outdoors on weekends as a group, starting with east of Atlanta, walking, hiking, start small, see where it leads. Some examples include: Harbins Park (Dacula), Yellow River Park (St Mtn), Fort Yargo State Park (Winder), Tribble Mill Park (Lawrenceville), Little Mulberry (Dacula), State Botanical Gardens (Athens), Ben Burton Park (Athens), Hard Labor Creek State Park (Social Circle), Watson Mill Bridge State Park (Comer). Park entrance fees may apply. Please leave your furry four-legged loved ones (dogs) behind.
By voluntarily participating in an event, you understand -- your safety is in your hands -- prior to attending, you as well as your guests are responsible for doing your own research to determine if an outdoor activity is compatible with your health and/or skillset, and you alone are responsible for discerning what items are necessary to carry with you. Organizers nor other members of the group are responsible or to be held accountable if an incident including accident or theft occurs.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, Glenn Memorial UMC, Emory Univ, AtlantaGlenn Memorial Church And Auditorium, Atlanta, GA
FYI ONLY, Not a Meetup-sponsored Event
You won't want to miss this candlelit choral concert at Emory University (three opportunities), that's been a warm and welcoming Atlanta tradition for decades with choral music from the Emory Concert Choir & University Chorus and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community.Friday, Dec 6, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 7, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 7, 8:00 p.m.Tickets, General Admission, $20 + $6 convenience fee for on-line orders
To avoid the convenience fee, go to Schwartz Center Box Office, open Mon-Fri, Noon-6p, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-727-5050, [email protected]
Directions to Glenn Memorial Church
Free parking available in the Fishburne Parking Deck, 1673 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 - Elachee-Chicopee Woods, Moderate 5+ Miles, Gainesville (South Hall County)2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA
Join us at the Elachee Visitor Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 30504, to access 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
This hike is rated moderate, elevation gain: 610 ft, aim to maintain 2-2.5 mph for approx. 5-7 miles, not a stroll/not a sprint, trekking poles welcome.
PARKING: After you pass through the golf course, cross the bridge and follow the dirt road (do not turn into the Visitor's Center), park on gravel and meet at the trailhead at end of dirt road. $5 cash to park, no attendant or change.
Porta potty only since the Visitor's Ctr is closed on Sundays, convenience stores nearby.
Please review the following link for add'l information to gauge skill compatibility.
AllTrails, Chicopee Woods, Bridge Loop & Lake Loop Trail
Elachee-Chickopee Woods Nature CtrThe Nature Preserve is one of Georgia’s largest protected green spaces, has been recognized as part of the National Old Growth Forest Network, as well as designated by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area (IBA), as it is an essential area for migrating and nesting birds.
