NOV 30 : N. GA. THANKSGIVING RIDE : DISCUSSION

[jd30005]

I'm going to be without a Jeep that day but can ride shotgun or tag along with anyone that may be in the Alpharetta/Johns Creek area.

[TxTitan]

I'm in sounds great.

[jgerhard]

I'm in sounds great.

TxTitan, please post in the check-in thread as well, looking forward to meeting you!

http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=11721.0

[jgerhard]

Ok, we'll go with the all day ride, KVOM is leading, up to swinging bridge.  IF we have an issue we have a fallback plan.  We'll post up the meeting spot closer to the day.  Weather looks like no rain so far.

[clark123456]

I'm going to be without a Jeep that day but can ride shotgun or tag along with anyone that may be in the Alpharetta/Johns Creek area.

Jd, I'm not sure that I'm going and I'm not sure if Kell will go with me if I go, but if I go and if Kell doesn't go, then I will have a seat available.  It will not be a problem to meet in Alpharetta, if this works out.  How is that for a double contingency!  Your post sat for a while, so I figured I'd throw a potential bone your way.

I'll find out more soon and let you know.

[kvom]

Ok, we'll go with the all day ride, KVOM is leading, up to swinging bridge.  IF we have an issue we have a fallback plan.  We'll post up the meeting spot closer to the day.  Weather looks like no rain so far.

Given that that's decided:

1) Rendezvous will be at Dahlonega Walmart parking lot at 9:00 - rolling by 9:15.  Will not go if rain is forecast.

2) Will go in via Black Mtn Rd. to FS55/42.  This will be a bit different than the September ride for those who were there.

3) We'll go up to Hawk Mtn, a brief stop at Fish Hatchery, brief stop at campground with toilets, and on to Swinging Bridge.  Assuming that the gate on FS69 is open, we'll drive to the parking and have a short walk to the bridge.  Otherwise we'll get on Hwy 60 for a short distance to see if FS816 is open.  Again a short walk down to the bridge.  Pack a lunch, which we'll eat here.

4) Afterwards we'll drive back down via FS77 to Windingstair Gap and Nimblewell Church.  The ride will normally end here, but those who want more can proceed onward to Nimblewell Gap and Amicalola.

5) If, like mine, your Jeep is not road friendly for longer distances, you can trailer it either to the Walmart or to the Jake Mtn.  parking that is about a quarter of a mile east of Nimblewell Church.  Between the two parking options is only about 5 miles of pavement.

[Danny Kinder]

first post updated

[TxTitan]

I am just wanting to double check and make sure the ride is still a go. It has been raining for three days down here in Albany. I know sometimes the trails are closed if there has been excessive rain. Can someone please confirm the ride is a go?

[kvom]

As of today, forecast is clear.

[clark123456]

I'm in, but I cannot get the check-in thread to open so I cannot check-in.

[Danny Kinder]

270 Walmart Way, Dahlonega, GA

^^ is this the right address?


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[ranier1315]

270 Walmart Way, Dahlonega, GA

^^ is this the right address?


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It's right in front of consolidated gold mine 185 consolidated gold mine road.


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