Hey Trailblazers! Are you ready for a blockbuster hike with an absolutely jaw-dropping view? Then this is the one! Now, if you’ve never seen the dramatic view from atop the vertical rock face of Yonah, then here’s you’re opportunity to see one of the best views in all of Georgia. So come join us for a day of awe-inspiring scenery, good exercise and great fellowship as we get out and explore God’s incredible creation. WEATHER PERMITTING (All day rain off)TIME: 9:45 to 2pm(ish) with eating. HIKE DIFFICULTY: D4, (Total 5 mile hike) For your sake and the sake of the group, please do not assume beyond your ability. Hiking Rating Scale: 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/moderate distance. D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far TRAIL DESCRIPTION: This is one of those “up in and down out” trails. The trail climbs steadily from the parking area through a beautiful old growth forest and into an ominous, truck size boulder field. We will rest at a clearing approx half way up. From here there is a steep mile climb to an old road bed which leads to another clearing with pit toilets. We'll continue up the road bed to the summit and then on down to the bluff and the views. This is truly one hike you don’t want to miss. TIME: (9:45am to approx 2pm) DEVOTIONAL: We will do a short devotional once atop the summit. LUNCH: Approx 1pm Yonah Burger MENU: http://www.yonahburger.com/menu.pdf WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water, etc.Optional Things to Bring: Hiking Poles, First-Aid Kit, No children or animals please. CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged, but not required. We do not know who will be at each carpool, so look for people in cars. So best to just ask if they are with Echo. CARPOOL SITES: • ALPHARETTA: Meet at Best Buy. Park in outer lot away from building. Meet at 8:25am Leave at 8:30 sharp. Please arrive ready to go with stomachs filled, cars gased, and bladders empty. • GWINNETT: Meet in the outer parking lot at the Walmart on Hwy 20 just east of 985. Time 8:35am leave 8:40 sharp. • DAWSONVILLE Carpool: Meet by Wendy's in the Old Kroger parking lot Hwy 400 and 53 just past outlet malls on the right. Meet at 8:55am, Leave at 9:00 am. George Graves will be there (678) 549-7767 MEET POINT: Meet at 9:45am at the Yonah Mt trailhead parking lot. 283 Chambers Rd Cleveland. Go past Ingles in Cleveland heading toward Helen on SR75 about 2.9 miles. Turn right on Tom Bell Rd (its just past Yonah Burger). Follow to Chambers rd on right. Take Chambers Rd around past the lake to wide gravel rd on right, see sign. Follow to parking area. (Meet & Greet here) 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. TRIP LEADER: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200