October's Light Hike will be to the Haw Creek Park in Forsyth County. This is an excellent county park with many of the little thinks we enjoy - a relatively level trail, a few big old trees, two small creeks, free parking and real bathrooms. The GPS address is 2205 Echols Road; Cumming, GA 30041 Going east on GA 20 from Cumming toward Buford, turn left on Echols Road after Beaver Toyota. This will be an easy hike with a difficulty level of D-2 with a distance of 3 miles Hiking Rating Scale: D-2 Hike Difficulty D1 Easy (beginner hikers) mostly flat D2 Easy to moderate (regular hikers) some hills D3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous D4 Moderate to strenuous (challenging workout) Steep grades/agility D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water. Optional Things to Bring: Hiking Poles No children or animals please. LUNCH will be at the Golden Corral; 2025 Market Place Boulevard; Cumming, GA. KEEP IN MIND: There are always dangerous and unforeseen elements when out in nature: Cliffs, water hazards, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, rocky, icy and have steep embankments. Shoes and clothing may get muddy or wet. The woods are your bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. MORE INFO: Contact Trip Leader: George Graves gravesfam@windstream.net or cell 678-549-7767 if you have any questions about this event.