September 17, 2019
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Today’s hike was at Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA. Starting at Unicoi Lodge, we hiked the Unicoi/Helen Trail, Frog Pond and the Bottoms Loop Trail. HIKERS – Ann Clark, Ray Clark, Joe Collins, Renee Corbett, Greta Driggers, Jim Driggers, Angela Evans, Tim Hale, Ray Lovett, Bob Magee, Dick Metzgar, Trushna Nadig, Edwin Pruitt, Vic Robson. TRAIL INFORMATION – The trails at Unicoi are in excellent condition with good signage along the way. Much of the trail follows along beautiful Smith Creek with several nice footbridges along the trail. The difficulty rating is moderate with some hills but not extreme. Total hike today approx. 7 miles. Directions: Just north of Helen, GA turn right onto Hwy 356 and drive past the lake and follow the signs to Unicoi Lodge on the right. Instead of starting at Unicoi Lodge, you can also choose to start in Helen at the City Park in Helen. Another great day for a hike! Partly cloudy and warm with temperatures ranging in the low 70’s to low 80’s F. WILDFLOWERS IDENTIFIED: Goldenrod, Blue Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, Ironweed, Joe Pye Weed, Wild Goldenglow, Ladies Thumb, Wood Aster, Asiatic Day-Flower and Spotted Jewelweed.
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