The Vickery Creek Quick Step v8.2 - Thu, Mar 8 2018

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The Vickery Creek Quick Step v8.2


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA - Oxbo Road over to Vickery Creek Trails   Hike: The Vickery Creek Quick Step v8.2  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Mar 8 2018  4:15 pm >> Thu, Mar 8 2018 6:45 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 1 2018 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Mar 8 2018 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.2 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

WHO IS READY FOR A WEEK DAY D4 THAT'S CLOSE TO HOME?

Join me as we light up the trails with a quick stepping hike that will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gates...This week day D4 training hike will see some nice elevation, as I take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" We might hit a coulple of the same paths twice but never in the same direction. Conditions have been a little sloppy, so be prepared for some loose terrain - trekking poles are always advised.

Conveniently located in historic Roswell, GA, the historic "Vickery Creek" unit of the Chattahoochee River Nat'l Recreation Area (CRNRA) boasts an amazing variety of shady creekside and ridgetop trails and is one our Club's favorite places for hiking (mine for sure).

This is a FAST hike along various trails at Vickery Creek (in a top secret special direction) and we'll only be re-grouping at the top of the steepest climb (to be announced before ascending). There are no formal stops planned since daylight is something we're racing. The average will be in the sub 18 minute miles for sure, but don't be surprised to see some 15 minute + miles. So, if you haven't been on any FAST AOC D4 hikes recently I may call to see if this if this is an appropriate hike for you. Safety first kids, safety first!

Rain or Shine...althought I prefer the latter.
This will be a routine training hike on alternating Wednesday's and Thursday's (and maybe some Friday's) so don't worry if you cannot make it one of them I'll be posting them pretty much all year!

VC QuickStep v8.2 Elevation

VC QuickStep v8.2 Data

 


Required Items to Bring:

water - electrolyte drink (easy access*)
headlamp or flashlight (just in case)
on-the-go snack/gel (no scheduled stop)

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

great pair of broken in shoes is a plus
trekking poles
*camelbak
eTabs


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot off of OXBO ROAD (south side, between Atlanta Street and Dobbs)

The address is near :::
145 OXBO ROAD, ROSWELL, GA 30075

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in...after all I'm a newbie I might even make y'all pose for a photo :) There are no bathrooms at this lot. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too.


Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!

As Tony O. says, "it's a hike worthy of leaving work early!"


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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