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Date(s) - 08/24/13
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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- Rony K
- Paula Hunt
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Carpool Time: 8:30 AM at Intown Community Church
Difficulty Level: D2
Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Cost: $15 (including state park entrance fee)
Hike Leader: Rony Koshy (404-915-3978)
There are many miles of hiking trails in Unicoi State Park. The trails provide a great opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the north Georgia mountains, with views and hiking experiences that change with each season. We will be hiking three different trails which will total about 5 miles in distance. The hikes are not strenuous as they are mostly near the lake area. After the hike you will have an opportunity to swim or paddle in Unicoi lake. There is a beach area with a place to change into your swimsuit.
Map of the trails : http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/Unicoi-2010.pdf
Bottoms Loop Trail
This is a 2 mile loop with a moderate rating. The trail winds through forest, crosses brooks several times, and passes along the edge of Smith Creek.
Frog Pond Nature Trail
This 1/3 of a mile loop is the easiest trail in the park. It has signs along its route that explain some of the natural features you encounter along the way.
Lake Trail
This is an easy 2 1/2 mile loop trail. It is relatively flat and varies from a forest road to a narrower single track trail. There are many nice views of the lake, the forest, and the mountains along its route.
Please bring the followings:
-Snacks
-Packed Lunch
-Cash for driver
-Swimwear and towel (if you’d like to swim)
-Water
-Hat
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