1) 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.