MLK Day Trailblazer Hike - CANCELED **DUE TO FORCASTED ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED NEXT MONTH. PLEASE JOIN US THEN! STAY WARM AND SAFE!•• Hey Hikers! What better way to usher in the New Year than with seeing some jaw-dropping, blockbuster, absolutely amazing scenery that the Lord has provided! We will be hiking to several waterfalls north of Helen and ending with the spectacular view on Bell Mountain in Hiawassee. Some agility is needed for this one as we will be climbing over some obstacles, and scrambling down some steep ground, but it will be so worth it!!! *If you’re unsure whether this hike meets your abilities, call Greg* 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: showers, it's off. HIKE DIFFICULTY: D3+ (Total roundtrip is approximately 3 miles) Hiking Rating Scale: D3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous, some steep TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Several locations between Helen and Hiawassee. ROADS: We will be on gravel roads for several miles. So, if you baby your car or have really low clearance, jump in with someone else at the final meet-point. DEVOTIONAL: We will do a short devotional at one of the falls. WHAT TO BRING: According to forecast, temps should be in mid 50’s, camera, water, snacks etc. *NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE GOOD TREAD on your shoes/boots or you will be on the ground a lot! Maybe bring 2 pairs of shoes if 1 gets muddy.* Optional Things to Bring: Hiking Poles PLEASE NOTE: This is a single adult only event. Also, please do not bring pets or animals. ADDRESS: Ingles in Cleveland – 55 Helen Hwy Cleveland, GA 30528 (look in outer parking lot for white Chevy Avalanche). TIME: 9:30am to 5:00pm (ish) with dinner. DATE: January 17, 2022 DINNER: TBD 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 or non-existent, 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. CORONAVIRUS 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 the Coronavirus. TRIP LEADER: Greg Ford gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200