Trail Spotlight - Hitchiti Trail

Trail Spotlight hike at Hitchiti Trail in Gray, GA. 4 miles/Moderate

Trail spotlights are perfect for people who want to get familiar with a trail without having to go by yourself. All ability levels are welcome!

Parking for this trail is directly across the highway from the trailhead and it is free. Using coordinates to navigate will make it a little easier 33.033084627441674, -83.70749707966256

This trail is 4 miles. The trail is moderate due to a couple of short but steep hills and the trail has rocks, tree roots, bridges, and a couple of logs to climb over. If needed, this trail can be done with a cane or trekking poles. The pace is always determined by the slowest person, this is why I will always show extended timeframes for hikes. They may not last as long as posted. The idea is to enjoy and be mindful rather than racing to the end. No one is left behind.

What to bring:

Water - always bring more than you think you'll need

Closed-toe shoes - tennis shoes work just fine

Moisture wicking clothing, layers if it is cooler - workout clothing works well

Tick preventative - I always have spray to share

Sunscreen if needed

Snacks - this is why we hike

Pack to carry it all - this doesn't have to be anything fancy, it just gets annoying to carry a water bottle through the whole hike. Plus, how else will you carry your snacks?

There are no restroom facilities so you'll have to find a tree. We practice Leave No Trace, which means we pack out anything we pack in, including toilet paper. I always have wipes, dog poop bags, and hand sanitizer for these moments. Another good reason to bring a pack.

This link will take you to a liability waiver - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c28dKFe1wYnQWW9p9ZnOMqANLA13OFs-kPaV3GmrNCg/edit?usp=sharing

By signing up, you agree to the waiver.

My events are always free but donations are welcome as well. This helps to cover the time and energy spent to plan, travel to and from, those materials that I share (water, snacks, bug spray,)and of course, the hike itself.

My hikes are meant to get people outside and experience the healing power of nature. To curate this, I ask that all speakers be left at home. There is no diet talk or any other topics that assign a morality to our bodies or movement. This group is inclusive and meant to be a safe space so please understand that there will be people from every way of life. Hatred, bigotry, or any other discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated. If you think this applies to you, I can point you to some other hiking groups.

Afterwards, I typically find a local place to grab some lunch or a coffee. I usually head to Forsyth. Hikers are always welcome to join me.