HIKE: Sawnee Mountain Preserve Hike: 7.3 miles

The Sawnee Mountain Preserve in Cumming is 963 acres with hiking trails, Indian Seats, a tree canopy classroom, playground, two picnic pavilions, climbing area, amphitheater and visitor center. The trails and visitor center are open daily.
The preserve contains several trails:
Indian Seats Trail
Hilltop Trail
Mountainside Trail
Church Access Trail (we will be on an uphill side road for around 3/4- 1 mile)
Ridgeline Trail
We will start from Indian Seats Trail hike to the summit of Sawnee Mountain, an outstanding overlook with beautiful, long-range views of the North Georgia mountains. It’s easily one of the best views in North Georgia. The Indian Seats Trail hikes over and around the sheer face of Sawnee Mountain, exploring breathtaking views of the distant rolling ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Coming back down from Indian Seats trail, we continue to hike the Hilltop Trail, Mountainside Trail, Church Access Trail and finally come back from Ridgeline Trail.

Address: 2500 Bettis-Trible Gap Rd · Cumming, GA
NOTE: it is 2500 and NOT 2505! If you are coming from Cumming, once you see the sign for the Sawnee Preserve, you need to turn RIGHT. If you see a playground in the parking lot then you are in the wrong parking, just cross the road to 2500!
Meeting place: In front of bathrooms
Meeting time: 9:45 am
Parking: Free
Beginners and/or kids (with parent/s) are welcomed, provided you keep up with the pace and do not slow down the whole group.
Bring: water, snack
**Dogs are NOT allowed (**FORSYTH county parks Rule!)
Wear: hiking shoes or regular boots; moderate hike; hiking poles are useful (the Indian Seats and Church Access Trail hikes are a bit harder than the rest of the trail)
Please note:

1. No smoking or vaping while you are with the group.
2. There is no optional portion of the hike.
3. No shortcuts please!
4. We will walk at a pace of around 2.5 mph, please do not join if you cannot keep up.
5. By attending this event you are agreeing to the Terms of Service outlined here:
   https://help.meetup.com/hc/enus/articles/360027447252

After the hike I plan to go to a nearby restaurant for food/beer. Everyone is welcome to join.

For more info contact Alex: 770 856 5086