**DUE TO THE CHANCE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND STEADY RAIN, THIS HIKE IS BEING RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 8TH** February's Light Hike will be to the beautiful Sawnee Mountain and the Indian Seats Trail in Cumming. With no leaves on the trees, views will be stunning. This is a favorite to those who are from Cumming as it used to be a Jeep trail leading to the top. Now it is a great park overlooking some pastures and a pond. No parking fees and real bathrooms plus great fellowship and fun will make this a memorable hike. 
 **If you are new to Echo, we can’t wait to meet you. This is a perfect way to get outside and enjoy meeting new people. We will do a brief meet & greet before the hike so you will be sure to meet some other people from your part of town.** 
 This will be an easy hike with a difficulty level of D-2 with a distance of 3.6 miles
. 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/agility 
 D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far 

 
 The GPS address is 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road; Cumming, GA 30040. There is another park on the side away from the mountain. We will not be there. Park on the mountain side.
 
 WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water, snacks, etc. Optional Things to Bring: Bible, Hiking Poles, First-Aid Kit, GPS. 
No children or animals please. 

 
 Lunch will be at the Golden Corral; 2025 Market Place Blvd; Cumming, GA 30041

 
 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.