Outing Alert
November 9, 2009
Russell Farm Heritage Hike
Hikers in a hemlock forest. Donna Born photo
Come along on an old favorite heritage hike to the Russell Farmstead on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River.

This hike, usually held around New Year's Day is being advanced due to U.S. Forest Service proposals to significantly change the management of the farmstead property and adjoining historic acreage. (For more information on the proposed changes, click here and scroll down to "Southern Appalachian Farmstead Proposal")

Date of outing:  Saturday, November 21, 2009
 
Meeting time, place and directions:
10:30AM at the intersection of Warwoman Road and Route 28, in Rabun County. Follow Warwoman east from Clayton about 17 curvy miles to intersection with 28 and look for cars parked there. (There is no gas and only very spotty cell phone after Clayton.)

Leaders:
Georgia ForestWatch co-district leader Joe Gatins and volunteer Brenda Smith

Outing location:
Near the state line of Georgia & South Carolina, Sumter National Forest

Distance & Difficulty:  3.5 miles.  Easy.

Bring:
Lunch, water, rain gear, walking staff if needed, and appropriate clothing and footwear. Camera if desired. (Allergic to bees/wasps? Remember your meds/epi-pen)

Limit:  18; Open to children ages 10 & up

Rain Date:  This hike will take place rain or shine.

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.

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Reservations required. This outing is 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 one on outing day)
To sign up contact Lori Martell by replying to this e-mail.

Did you lose your cap at Desoto Falls?
Last month a member found a Georgia ForestWatch cap on the upper falls trail at Desoto Falls Recreation Area.  If you dropped your cap while hiking in that area, please reply to this e-mail and let us know.

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