Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/15/17
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Category(ies)
List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Peter de Lastic
- KE LI
- Bill Ulseth
- Macky Dia
Buford Dam (Laurel Ridge trail) / Beach swim
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Distance: 4.5 miles
Difficulty: D2
Carpool Time: 8:30 AM at Intown Community Church (2059 Lavista Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329)
Cost: $10.00 per person in carpool.
Hike Leader: Rony
The Laurel Ridge Trail explores the bank of the Chattahoochee River, climbs low foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and ventures into coves claimed by Lake Lanier. In the first half mile of the trail there are several long-distance views of Buford Dam and Lower Pool Park. Atlanta’s growth created demand for two fundamental commodities—water and electrical power. Starting in 1950, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Lake Lanier to fill these needs. The Laurel Ridge Trail explores the southern end of the lake, climbing through foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and exploring coves that are now claimed by the lake.
We will hike the trail and then stop for a swim at the beach area or somewhere close. This is an easy beginner’s hike.
Things to bring:
– Lunch or snacks
– Backpack
– Water (1.5 liters)
– Hiking Shoes/good tennis shoes
– Hat
– Swimwear and towel (if you like to swim)
– change of clothes (if you like to swim)
– extra pair of footwear (if you like to swim)
– Sunglasses / hat
– Sunscreen
– Sports drink (like Gatorade or Powerade) – recommended not required
Bookings
You must be a member to sign up for an event. Click on Members and Signup.