July 4th at Vickery Creek - Oxbo Road - Tue, Jul 4 2017

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July 4th at Vickery Creek - Oxbo Road


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vickery Creek -Chattahoochee NRA in Roswell GA   Hike: July 4th at Vickery Creek - Oxbo Road  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jul 4 2017  9:00 am >> Tue, Jul 4 2017 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 22 2017 6:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jul 4 2017 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
DaveO
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Are you passing on this year's Peachtree Roadrace but would still like to get in some morning exercise?  Wear your red, white, and blue and come join me for a patriotic holiday hike at this beautiful park.

We'll be starting the hike promptly at 9 am to give you plenty of time in the afternoon for holiday picnics and fireworks in the evening.  Please arrive 10 minutes early so that we can get started on time. 

The Vickery Creek section of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area contains many miles of interconnected hiking trails. Our plan is to hike about five miles miles of these trails which include some sections of rocks and roots as well as some easy-to-maneuver sections.

This will be a moderately paced hike.  It is not recommended for true beginners or for folks who can't handle a moderate pace on hilly, often rocky terrain.  If you're new to the AOC or haven't done any D2's, I may call you to check on your ability to handle the hike.  I won't leave anyone behind, so we will have to hold up the group if someone can't keep up. 

We will be starting and parking in the lot on Oxbo Road.  It is free to park at this location! Directions below. There are no bathrooms here, but we'll be passing bathrooms during our hike.  We can stop for a break there for those who need to use the restroom.


Required Items to Bring:

Shoes you can hike in
Water 
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Insect repellant


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the Oxbo parking lot on Oxbo Road, off of Route 9/120, Atlanta Street, Roswell GA.  There is a gas station on the corner of Atlanta Street and Oxbo where you have to turn.  The Oxbo lot is on your right about 1/2 mile down the road.

The approximate address is 148 Oxbo Road, Roswell, GA

GPS Coordinates:  34.017529;  -84.358667


Notes:

No restrooms at this location;  however we will be hiking past restrooms if you need a break.

Trail Map:  https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapVickery.pdf

 


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