Rhododendron Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Rhododendron Trail
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Pine Mountain
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Directions:	Our entrance is on GA Hwy. 18. Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Georgia, 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. Take I-85 South from Atlanta to I-185 and continue south to the U. S. Hwy. 27 exit. Turn left onto U. S. Hwy. 27 and drive south approximately 10 miles to Pine Mountain. Turn right onto Ga. Hwy. 354 West and proceed to Ga. Hwy. 18. Turn left into Callaway Gardens. From the south on either I-85 or I-185, exit east on Hwy. 18 to Callaway Gardens
Total Hike Distance:	0.60 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts:	Across from entrance to Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center
Hike Ends:	Across from entrance to Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center
Trails Used:	Rhododendron Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Lakes
Management:	Private Property
Contact Information:	http://www.callawaygardens.com
Best Season:	Spring
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This trail highlights the evergreen rhododendrons which bloom in the spring. This is when the trail is most beautifu. Although it's still a fantastic peacful trail all year round. Ferns, lily-of-the-valley and doghobble cover the ground. A secluded sitting area offers an opportunity to observe water birds on Hummingbird Lake. This trail is a nice stroll on a well maintained path.

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