This is a "walk on the wild side" of the Overflow Creek area, above fabled Three Forks, which form the West Fork of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. This outing will serve both as nature walk and learning experience for those interested in learning more about management plans of the U.S. Forest Service for this pristine area of national forestlands, which has long been recommended for Wilderness designation. Hike wends past the Frog Pond and ends at a pretty nice waterfall on Overflow. Details on Satolah quad map.
Date of Outing: Saturday, January 1, 2011Meeting Time, Place, and Directions:
Meet at intersection of Georgia state route 28 and Warwoman Road in Rabun County at 9:45 a.m. Take Warwoman due east from Clayton, along 17-plus miles of very winding, curvy highway to T-intersection with Route 28 (about 30 minutes drive from Clayton).
Leader: Joe Gatins, Georgia ForestWatch co-district leader.
Outing Location:
Overflow Creek area, above fabled Three Forks, which form the West Fork of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River
USGS Quadrangle: Details on Satolah quad map.
Distance and Difficulty:
About 8 miles round trip in and out mostly on an old, rarely used logging trail, with some scrambling up and down to a waterfall. Moderate-to-strenuous.
Limit: 10 hikers. No children under 10 years old.
Bring: Snack, water, rain gear, and appropriate clothing and footwear, walking sticks, etc. (Allergic to bees/wasps? Remember your meds/epi-pen)
Rain Date: This outing takes place rain or shine (except lightning), and hikers will be notified if an outing is cancelled.Pet Policy: Thank you for not bringing your pet friends on Georgia ForestWatch outings. Family Safe Policy: Outings are a smoke, alcohol, and drug free setting, thanks. 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 attendingYour e-mail addressYour phone # (preferably cell if you'll have it on outing day)
To sign up Click Here or contact Joe Gatins by replying to this e-mail or calling 706-782-9944. 
