With many Georgians avoiding crowds and canceling travel plans, parks provide nearby places to enjoy nature and solitude. Amenities such as campsites, cabins, hiking trails, picnic areas and golf courses remain open. ... “The safety of all citizens is of utmost importance to the Georgia State Parks team.
Early (like, it's still dark out) mornings, late afternoons and midweek are all typically lower traffic times on popular hiking trails. If you're just heading to a park or trail close to home, get creative with your schedule. Do a short hike before beginning your work day or plan a midafternoon “lunch” break.
Generally speaking, a five mile hike on mostly flat terrain should take you about an hour and forty-five minutes, according to Naismith's rule (which we'll discuss later).
Finding Hiking Trails on Google Maps
It's true! To give it a try, just type “hiking trails” in the search bar at the upper left of the window. Press Enter and you'll see the location of all of the hiking trails in the Google Maps window.
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Most people think hiking season commences in the spring and concludes after the summer, however, fall and winter are some of the best seasons to visit the trails – especially the national parks. The trails are less crowded than in the summer, which means you can take photos of scenery instead of tourists.
How long does it take to hike a mile? While there are many variables involved, it takes the average person 30 minutes to hike a mile on gentle terrain. It is important to know your pace compared to an average hiker when planning a hike. This way you know approximately how long it will take you to complete your trip.
So you're doing to equivalent of 15.3 miles. Assuming you hike at a conservative rate of 1.5-2.0 mph get you there in 8-10 hours.
The average hiker in decent shape can hike about 3 miles per hour traveling at a moderate pace. Start off with a 2-3 hour hike (5-6 Miles) on level ground and plan on taking lots of breaks.
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