Forest Hike, Ferns and Flowers
Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower for a wonderful spring loop hike through oak, hickory, and beech forests and Rhododendron/Mountain Laurel thickets along the ridges above Bull Sluice Lake. This is an excellent area for viewing wildlife. We will meander through mesic and xeric forest and examine the differences. Along the shores of Bull Sluice Lake we might glimpse Osprey, Great Blue Herons, other waterfowl, and perhaps a Muskrat or Beaver. The shores of Gold Branch Cove are particularly rich with spring wildflowers and ferns, so please join us.
There are no restroom facilities at this location.
Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. Carry water. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera.
Note: The $5 Daily Park Pass is not required for vehicles displaying a current Annual Park Pass or an America the Beautiful Pass!
Fees
A current $5 Daily Park Pass, Annual Park Pass, or an America the Beautiful Pass is required!
Location
Gold Branch Unit, 5690 Lower Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA 30068
Latitude and Longitude 33.985132, -84.387194
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Contact Information
Island Ford Visitor Center
678-538-1200
Event Type
- Hike