John’s Mtn / Keown Falls

When

10/17/20    
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Event Type

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020
Location: Armuchee Ridges in Northwest Georgia
Hiking Distance: 5 to 6 miles
Difficulty Level: D2-D3 (moderate)
Carpool Time: 8:30 am at Intown Community Church
Carpool Cost: $15 per person
Hike Leader: Rony Koshy

It has some great views and not too strenuous but some uphill climb. John’s Mountain is located near Villanow, Georgia and is part of the Armuchee Ridges. The hike will involve a climb of about 800 feet over a distance of about 2 miles. On the way up we’ll stop for a break at Keown Falls. The trail then moves on to the top of John’s Mountain and where there is a great view and a large observation deck. We’ll stop for lunch and then do a loop hike of the ridge which will put us back at KeownFalls where we can make our descent back to the trailhead.

Things to bring:
– 1-1.5 liters of water
– Good hiking shoes or boots
– Layered clothing
– Hat and maybe gloves
– Lunch or snack.
– Camera (optional)
– Mask
– $ 15 for carpool driver

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