Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/17/17
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Mani Sotoodeh
- KE LI
- Andrei Todor
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017
Carpool Time: 8:30 AM at Intown Community Church
(2059 Lavista Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329)
Difficulty Level: D2
Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Cost: $15
Hike Leader: Rony Koshy
There are many miles of hiking trails in Unicoi State Park. The trails at Unicoi State Park are enjoyable year-round. In the spring and summer you will find colorful blooms and buds. 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.
Swimming at the Lake
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.
Things to bring:
– Lunch or snacks
– Backpack
– Water (2 liters)
– Hiking Shoes/good tennis shoes
– Hat
– Swimwear and towel (if you’d like to swim)
– change of clothes (if you plan to swim)
– extra pair of footwear (if you plan to swim)
– Sunglasses / hat
– Sunscreen
– Sports drink (like Gatorade or Powerade) – recommended not required
Some of the trails we will hike
Bottoms Loop Trail
2 mile loop. Compacted Soil Surface. Rated moderate.
A moderate hike through rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and hemlocks that passes by remains of an old homestead.
In the spring, you will find a variety of wildflowers and blooms. The trail crosses several brooks as it winds through a hardwood forest, and then meets the rippling waters of Smith Creek as it makes its way back to the lodge.
Frog Pond Nature Trail
1/3 mile loop. Compacted Soil Surface. Rated easy.
A short walk around Frog Pond marked by interpretive signs and tree identification signs. Learn more about the wildlife that make Unicoi its home.
Lake Trail
2.5 mile loop. Compacted Soil Surface. Rated easy.
This trail is mostly flat as it winds around the edge of the 53-acre Uncoi Lake. A pleasant loop trail with views of Uncoi Lake and surrounding mountains.
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