Saturday Morning: Hike at Vickery Creek - Sat, Sep 17 2016

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Saturday Morning: Hike at Vickery Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1 Mill Street (Roswell Rd) Parking lot   Hike: Saturday Morning: Hike at Vickery Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 17 2016  8:30 am >> Sat, Sep 17 2016 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 14 2016 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 17 2016 6:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DaveO
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Vickery Creek has a beautiful network of trails that we will explore, including a visit to the top of the waterfalls.

We will go at a moderate pace, stopping for water breaks and to enjoy the scenery. We will be going up a few hills that with steep elevation. Please be aware that many of the trails will be challenging with roots and rocks so wear good hiking shoes. 

Definition of a D2 hike: Gentle to Moderate elevation gain of 400 to 1000 feet, moderate pace with a distance of 4- 6 miles.  

We will meet at the end of the Roswell Mill parking lot and will start promptly at 8:30 am. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled and meet everyone. 

Restrooms are available. There is no parking fee at this location.

Two dogs are permitted on the hike. Please sign him/her up when you RSVP.

Please do not leave any valuables in your car or trunk.


Required Items to Bring:

LIQUIDS

Hiking boots or hiking sneakers

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 Hiking pools 

 

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1 Mill Street, Roswell Road 30075

We are meeting behind the shops at the Roswell Mill Center.  It is where Hwy 9 (S. Atlanta St) and Hwy 120 (Marietta Hwy) intersect.  Keep driving down the road until you get to the big parking lot at the very bottom of the hill.  For a zoom able map or satellite view of this location, click the rectangular blue and green  "event location" icon map on  the top of this post on the Location line.  

 

 

 

 


Notes:
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.