Cherokee County Saddle Club Georgia Trail Ride Schedule 2011

The goal of the Cherokee County Saddle Club is to provide opportunities for its members and their guests to ride the beautiful trails in our area of Georgia. We hope you join us. Before you come on a ride, you will find it helpful to check out our trail ride policies and find out the expectations our club has for those who ride with us.      

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January Rides

January 22, 2011 (Saturday) Tentative CCSC Day Ride Location: Kennesaw Mtn Ride Out: 11:00 AM Ride Level: 2--Mountainous terrain, Shoes are strongly recommended! The trail is shared with hikers with dogs and strollers. Leader: Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Contact: Marianne Torchia 770-757-2282 email Jan 28, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 11:00 a.m. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

February Rides

Feb 4, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 11:00 a.m. ****CANCELED**** Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email Feb 11, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: RIDE IS ON. RIDE OUT AT 11 a.m. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email Feb 18, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Ride canceled as there is a Saturday ride at Dawson Forest Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: No Friday ride. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email February 19, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Day Ride Dawson Forest Location: Dawson Forest, Dawsonville, GA Ride Out: 10:25 Ride Level: 1-2 Leader: Larry Wheat Ride Duration: 6.5 miles 2-3 hours Notes: $5.00 fee unless you have the annual pass. Contact: Larry Wheat at L.Wheat@mindspring.com or call at 770-595-1013 email Get Directions and Ride Info Please read additional information Dawson Ride Information Feb 25, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Ride moved to Saturday Feb. 26th, 10 am due to chance of rain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:00, Weather Permitting Details for Friday, February 25 Forecast: 40% Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

March Rides

Mar 4, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Pine Log Note that this weekly ride has been moved to Pine Log Location: Location: Pine Log Mountain Ride out: 11:00 a.m. Ride Level: 1--flat, rocky logging road Shoes are strongly recommended! Ride Out: 11:00 A.M. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Shoes recommended. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email Mar 11, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Canceled due to Saturday GERL Ride and Sunday Club Ride Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email Mar 12, 2011 (Saturday) G.E.R.L. Poker Ride - Dawson Forest Location: G.E.R.L. Poker Ride Registration Begins: 09:00 Ride Begins: 10:00 Note: You must show a negative coggins! Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Susan Archer: 770-554-1381 email: Susan Archer Mar 13, 2011 (Sunday) Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 11:00 Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com Mar 19, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:00 am Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email Mar 26, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:00 am ****CANCELED****80% chance of storms Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

April Rides

April 2, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:30 am NOTE: We will be staying on the higher Palomino Trail as I am sure it will be wet! Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email April 8, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email April 15, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email April 14 - 17, 2011 (Thursday - Sunday) CCSC Camp Away Ride canceled due to conflicting event at campground. To be rescheduled Location: Sprit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Get Directions and More Information by March 15th April 22, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:00 a.m. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email April 23, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Day Ride Jake / Bull Mountain Location: Jake / Bull Mountain Ride Out: 11:00 Ride Level: 2, walking on mountain roads. Shoes recommended. Leader: Jim Gitzinger Ride Duration: Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email April 29, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 10:00 a.m. Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

May Rides

May 6, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email May 13, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email May 20, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email May 20-22, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Day Ride Watson's Mill Location: Watson's Mill State Park Ride Out: 11:00 Ride Level: Leader: Marianne Torchia Ride Duration: Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com May 27, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: 11:00 am Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

June Rides

June 3, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email June 10, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email June 17, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email June 18, 2011 (Saturday) CCSC Day Ride Pine Log Location: Pine Log Mountain Ride out: 12:30 p.m. Ride Level: 1--flat, rocky logging road Shoes are strongly recommended! Leader: Marianna Torcha Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com June 24, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

July Rides

July 1, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email July 8, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email   July 15, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email July 22, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email July 23, 2011 (Saturday) McIntosh Reserve Park Get Directions and More Information Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 3 - 4 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 Leader: Marianna Torcha Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com July 29, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

August Rides

August 5, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email August 12, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email August 14, 2011 (Sunday) CCSC Day Ride Dawson Forest Location: Dawson Forest, Dawsonville, GA Ride Out: 11:00 Ride Level: 1-2 Leader: Marianne Torchia Ride Duration: 6.5 miles 2-3 hours Notes: $5.00 fee unless you have the annual pass. Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com Get Directions and Ride Info Please read additional information Dawson Ride Information August 19, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email August 26, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

September Rides

September 2, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email September 9, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email September 11, 2011 (Sunday) CCSC Day Ride Location: Georgia International Horse Park Get Directions and More Information Ride Out: 11:00 am Ride Duration: 3 - 4 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 Leader: Marianna Torcha Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com September 16, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email September 23, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email September 30, 2011 (Friday) CCSC Weekly Ride Garland Mountain Location: Garland Mtn Ride Out: TBA Ride Duration: 2 - 3 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 as there are some steep terrains. Contact: Jim Gitzinger 770-894-3212 email

October Rides

October 2, 2011 (Sunday) CCSC Day Ride Pinhoti Trail Location: Pinhoti Trail Information Ride Out: 10:00 Ride Level: 1-2 Leader: Larry Wheat Ride Duration: 2-4 hours Contact: Larry Wheat at L.Wheat@mindspring.com or call at 770-595-1013 email

November Rides

November 13, 2010 (Sunday) CCSC Day Ride Chickamauga National Battlefield Location: Chickamauga Trail Information Ride Out: 11:00 am Ride Duration: 3 - 4 hours Ride Level: Level 1-2 Leader: Marianna Torcha Contact: Marianne Torchia: 770-757-2282 email: Maretorch@aol.com

December Rides