Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Stroll at Hemlock Falls on Moccasin Creek, a nice cascade to visit on a hot day. Wonderful outing for families!
(children over 10 years with a supervising adult)
Date of Outing:
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Meeting Time, Place, and Directions:
Meet 1 p.m., Sunday, July 10, at the intersection of US 76 West/Popcorn Road & State Route 197, about 2 miles west of Lake Burton. This is about 20 minutes driving time from Clayton, and 30 minutes each from Clarkesville or Hiawassee. Or, meet at the trailhead, at 1:15 pm., at the end of Forest Service Road No. 127 (FS 165A on quad map), which goes directly west from the Lake Burton Fish Hatchery and Moccasin Creek State Park.
Leader(s):
Joe Gatins, Georgia ForestWatch district leader
Outing Location:
Rabun County
USGS Quadrangles:
Lake Burton
Distance and Difficulty:
Approximately 4 miles, in and out. Easy-to-moderate, with very little elevation gain. We follow an old logging road and then a well-defined hiking trail to the falls.
Limit:
12 hikers Bring: Snack, water, rain gear, and appropriate clothing and footwear, walking sticks, river sandals if you decide to get wet, etc. (Allergic to bees/wasps? Remember your meds/epi-pen)
Cancellation: Hikers will be notified if hike is canceled due to forecast of severe weather, etc.
Pet Policy: Thank you for not bringing your pet friends on Georgia ForestWatch outing.
Family Safe Policy: Georgia ForestWatch Outings are a smoke, alcohol, and drug free setting.
Sign up now!Reservations required. Our outings are free of charge, and open to everyone "first come, first served" up to the limit. Reserve with the following information:- Name of each person attending
- Your e-mail address
- Your phone # (preferably cell if you'll have it on outing day)
To sign up Click Here or contact Jennifer Lopez by replying to this e-mail or calling
706-635-8733. 
