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Don Carter State Park


Sunday, November 9, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Get to Know North Georgia Hike
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take a short hike with our naturalist around the Huckleberry Trail to learn some general local history as well as flora and fauna. The trail is 0.75 miles, unpaved, with a mix of walking uphill and downhill. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Evergreens are Mighty Keen Hike
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Meet at the Overlook trail for a short hike and craft that will explore our local evergreen trees. Pre-registration required, reserve your spot by calling the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Finding your "First Bird"- First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join a ranger to search for your "First Bird!" Bird watchers across the globe participate in this tradition and say that the first bird you see in the new year represents the upcoming 12 months. Don't miss out on this memorable and meaningful first day hike! Pre-registration is required; save your spot by calling the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
Monumental Moments Event First Day Hike Event 
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Celebrating the Start of America's 250th Year!
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join a ranger on the Huckleberry Trail for a fun first-day hike! To celebrate the start of America's 250th year, we will have some history/New Year's themed trivia with prizes for correct answers. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to save your spot! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
Monumental Moments Event First Day Hike Event 
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