

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Durham Fossil Dig & Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Durham Mine Trails for a 2-mile hike and fossil dig, uncovering Pennsylvanian-age plants from 300–320 million years ago!About this EventThe Durham Mine Trails, part of Lula Lake Land Trust’s extensive network of protected lands, is one of the best locations in Georgia to find Pennsylvanian-age plant fossils dating back 300–320 million years. Once a coastal swamp forest, the area was home to giant ancestors of ferns, seed ferns, club mosses, and horsetails. Over time, plant material accumulated in stagnant swamp waters, forming coal and fossil-rich shale.We’ll be collecting from the historic coal mine dumps located on the property, where participants can dig and split shale to search for fossilized leaves and other plant remains. Staff will be on hand to assist throughout the experience.This is a free community event, but please consider adding a donation at checkout. Lula Lake Land Trust is a conservation-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting the land on Lookout Mountain, GA. Every contribution supports our conservation work and goes directly back into our trails through ongoing maintenance and stewardship.Important Information:Date: Friday, February 27Meeting Time: Please arrive no later than 1:45 pm ET at the Durham Mine Trails for check-in, introductions, and instruction. We will head out to the dig site at 2:00 pm and collect until 4:00pm. If you have not arrived by 2:00 pm, you will need to hike back on your own.Tools To Bring: We have a limited selection of tools and they will be given out at a first come/first serve basis. If you have the means to do so, please bring your own. Some necessary tools are: a geologists pick or hammer, a 3 in. flat chisel to split the rock, a small gardening shovel to dig with, and a bucket to collect your specimens. You may also want to consider wearing gardening gloves since you will be digging in the dirt.Driving Directions: GPS Coordinates: 34.86537636865632, -85.41903172482985 or click here for Google map directions. From the intersection of GA 157 and Durham Rd, go west for about 0.5 miles to an open parking area on the right with an open gate.Important DetailsFossil digs are only permitted through organized events by Lula Lake Land Trust.The Hike: We will hike down a dirt road to the collecting site completing a hike of 1 mile each way. Please make sure you have the ability walk at least two miles on your own.Leashed dogs are allowed.The trip is a go unless rain is in the forecast for the day.Site Description: the site is in a shaded wooded area. There are no restrooms there, but there are restrooms in the front parking lot.Bring: plenty of water and snacks. Also consider bug spray, ivy block (if you’re allergic to poison ivy.Allergies: We typically see yellowjackets nesting in the ground in this area. If you are allergic to stings, or anything else in nature, please carry your own EpiPen as we do not have them on site.Attire: Wear comfortable sturdy shoes (hiking boots are perfect, tennis shoes are ok). Consider bringing a change of clothes.Any questions can be directed to: daniel@lulalake.org.
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, meetups, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 54.59, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Brow
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ​Durham Mine Trails
- **lat**: 34.8653125
- **long**: -85.4190625
- **full address**: ​Durham Mine Trails, VH8J+49, West Brow, United States

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- **organizer**: Lula Lake Land Trust (https://allevents.in/org/lula-lake-land-trust/22619238)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** ​Durham Mine Trails, VH8J+49, West Brow, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 54.59 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lula Lake Land Trust
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, sports, meetups, nonprofit, trekking, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Durham Fossil Dig & Hike ?
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