About us
Too much concrete, traffic, and chain storefronts got you down? For most of us living just north of Atlanta, we are within an hour's drive of some incredible Georgia Mountain scenery. This group is for people who live, work, or play in and around Atlanta - Alpharetta, Roswell, Suwanee, Duluth, Sandy Springs - and hear the mountains calling. This is a great group for meeting new people who share the love of nature and outdoors or think they might but don't know yet. It doesn't matter whether you have never hiked a day in your life, this group is a great introduction. We'll hike for enjoyment - that means we aren't concerned with setting a certain pace, and we will be there to enjoy and connect with nature. If you like taking pictures, enjoy exploring new places, can't stand running and want alternative exercise, or you've finished the entire season your Netflix obsession in 48 h and now you have to wait a year for the next season, come join us!
Upcoming events
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Pine Mtn East & West Loop Trail – Cartersville – 4.75 Miles – Moderate
Pine Mountain Trail, West, Komatsu Dr SE, Cartersville, GA, USDistance: Approximately 4.75 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Group Pace: 2.5 – 3 MPH
Parking Fee: FreeHowdy!
Just North of Lake Allatoona up off 75 in Cartersville, GA, is a moderately trafficked double loop trail with a spur to the rocky top of Pine Mountain which has some really swell views of the countryside and the lake.
Please note: Alltrails ranks this trail as moderate. Even though the distance is under 5 miles I put it at "moderate +" given the nearly consistent inclines and declines, 1350 ft elevation gain overall, and trail areas with rocks and roots that need navigating. Translation: this is really not a beginner’s hike and we will be maintaining a reasonably quick pace of 2.5 - 3 mph. So, if you are unsure if this hike is for you, please read up first a bit on the information and some of the reviews in the links provided below before joining.
Parking is free and not far off the I-75 exit. Energetic doggies are welcome and encouraged to join.
The hike will start at 8:30 am, and I figure it will take us about 2.75 hours with a couple of rests and a little time to relax and take in the sites at the mountain’s summit. I do like to and do start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.
We will meet in the parking lot near the trail entrance. Just tap on the pin map included in the invite on your smartphone and google maps and it will get you to the right place.
Below are some helpful informational links. Of course and as always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
Alltrails (general info about the trail itself):
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/pine-mountain-east-and-west-loop-trail
Atlanta Trails (general info about the trail itself):
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/pine-mountain-trail-cartersville/
Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zip, zilch, jack squat) for adverse events which may occur during meetups. Cheers! 😊
4 attendees
Sawnee Mountain Preserve – Indian Seats ~ 4 miles
Sawnee Mountainside Hiking and Parking, 2473-2455 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA, USLet's Take-a-Hike at Sawnee Indian Seats trail!
The trail is soft surface/compact soil, wide, and pretty easy to navigate. At the top of the incline are the Indian Seats rock outcroppings allowing a super overlook view with the N. GA mountains in the distance. I plan to pause there for 15 minutes or so to rest, refresh, and take in the scenery before completing the loop back to the trailhead. If anyone is interested in extra miles, you can add on the Mountainside/Ridgeline trails which starts at the parking lot.
Let's meet at the Sawnee Mountainside Hiking & Parking lot off of Bettis Tribble Gap Rd. It is the parking lot where the playground is located on the opposite side of the road where the trail begins. Be sure to come to the correct lot as there are more than one that offer access to Sawnee Mountain. Please follow the link that I post in the event, preferably using google maps, to ensure you come to the right place. If the parking lot is full, then try the lot across the street.
Parking is free, and free is good! 😁
Unfortunately, doggies are not permitted on this trail. The hike will start at 8:30am, and I figure it will take us about 2 hours with the pause at the scenic overlook. I do like to start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.Below are some helpful links. Please note that the alltrails one is not the exact way we will approach this trail but it will give you a good idea of what the trail is like, etc. Of course and as always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
AllTrails (general info about the trail itself):
Indian Seats Trail Loop | Map, Guide - Georgia | AllTrails
Indian Seats, Ridgeline, and Mountainside Trail Loop, Georgia - 1,048 Reviews, Map | AllTrailsAtlanta Trails (general info about the trail itself):
Sawnee Mountain Preserve: hiking the Indian Seats Trail (atlantatrails.com)
Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zilch, zip) for adverse events which may occur during meetups.
10 attendees
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