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The walk begins at Sandy Creek Nature Center (www.accgov/sandycreeknaturecenter) and meanders along the Oconee River past the east side of downtown Athens to Dudley Park and back.
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North Oconee River Greenway & Nature Center
Year Round Walk
SN: 128512 - 2025 / Y2421
From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025
Start times: Dawn to Dusk for Trail. Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am until 5:30pm for Nature Center.
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Athens, Georgia
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Sandy Creek Nature Center is a gateway to outdoor exploration. The property features 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands with over 4 miles of trails, including an ADA interpretive trail and connections to the North Oconee River Greenway and Cook's Trail. The Nature Center includes a natural museum with exhibits for people of all ages. You can easily spend an hour touring the center. The North Oconee River Greenway is an 8-foot wide paved trail passing mostly through shaded forest.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 11km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Easy |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Nature Center open 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Please check the Georiga Bulldogs football schedule prior to walking...HOME GAMES there will be nowhere to park, eat or sleep when they are home on Saturdays. Restrooms closed on Sundays unless its a guided walk and arrangements are made. Southeast Striders has a "No free" policy.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
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Maps phrase and directions link
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Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens, GA. 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA | |
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Southeast Striders Walking Club (AVA-0991)
Event website: southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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