Hike Leader: Dr. JP Schmidt
Hike Location: Rock Creek in Putnam County
Outing Description: Gentle terrain in very open bottomlands along Rock Creek with many impressive large hardwoods
Hike Date: Sunday, January 29th, 2017
Meeting Time, Place and Directions: We will meet at 10:00am at Rock Creek Road where it intersects Rock Creek in Hillsboro, Putnam County. Meeting location is south of Highway 212 which runs between Monticello and Milledgeville. Parking is on either side of the road.
Distance and Difficulty: Easy, 2-3 miles on flat terrain
Duration of hike: 2-3 hours
Participant Limit: 30
What to Bring and Wear: Lunch, plenty of water, rain gear, sturdy footwear (If allergic to bees/wasps, remember to bring your meds/epi-pen.)
Cancellation: Participants will be notified if outing is cancelled due to forecast of severe weather, etc.
Pet Policy: Pets are welcome.
Family Safe Policy: Georgia ForestWatch Outings are a smoke, alcohol and drug-free setting.
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Reservations Required
Our outings are free of charge and open to everyone on a first come, first served basis, up to the limit.
BUT DON'T FORGET, Georgia ForestWatch members are given priority on our hikes. To learn how you can become a member,
click here.
To Reserve Your Spot: Please email our office at
info@gafw.org or call 706-867-0051 with the following information.
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Name of person(s)
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Your email address
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Your phone number (preferably cell if you will be carrying it on the outing day)
For more information on the outing, OR if you need directions on the day of the outing, contact JP Schmidt at jpschmidt270@gmail.com or 706-372-1719. Please note that the Georgia ForestWatch office is not open on weekends, so you will need to contact JP directly.
Upcoming Outings & Events - Mark Your Calendars!
January 29, 2017
- Rock Creek Hike -
with Dr. JP Schmidt
February 4, 2017 - Wagon Train Trail Hike -
with Sue Harmon and Ken Cissna
February 7-8, 2017
- Evening presentation and winter tree hike at the
Len Foote Hike Inn
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with Forest Ecologist Jess Riddle.
Participants can receive up to 50% off their reservation at the Inn. Call 1-800-581-8032 for more information.
