A Night Hike at Blankets Creek - Thu, Feb 4 2021

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A Night Hike at Blankets Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Woodstock, GA   Hike: A Night Hike at Blankets Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 4 2021  7:30 pm >> Thu, Feb 4 2021 9:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 1 2021 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 4 2021 11:11 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.2589 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:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

CHANGE OF PLANS Y'ALL - We are now hiking at BLANKETS CREEK - SAME RULES APPLY.

Please check that the trail is open before coming http://sorbawoodstock.org/trail-status/ . They are controlled by the local mountain bike group and we must follow their rules. We will meet at the pavilion which is to the right after entering the park.

Reasons to join this event:

  • Scared of the sun
  • Get out of work late
  • Like to dodge bikes
  • Test out your new headlamp & batteries
  • Dislike sitting in traffic on the way to a hike
  • Want to shop at the outlet mall before hiking
  • Free parking
  • Enjoy post-event trailgating

 

We will be doing all 3 loops on the Avalanche Trail at Olde Rope Mill. The map can be found here: http://sorbawoodstock.org/olde-rope-mill-park/ . These trails are shared with mountain bikes but we are required to go the opposite direction and they are easy to see with their lights. The bikes have the right away on this trail so we will need to step to the side if we encounter any.

Non-Stop effort. We will generally go 3+ mph however it may be a little slower with the stops for bikes and the fact that we are hiking in the dark.There are no lights on the trail so you will definitely need a flashlight or headlamp. The park closes at 11pm so we must be done by then, this shouldn't be a problem unless something out of the ordinary happens

Also I limited this to 6 people...since it's a lil rough night hiking with a bigger group, so there's that! 

Total hiking is approximately 6.25 miles in 2hrs.

Thanks to Eric P. for allowing me to highjack his original write up, who highjacked it from Paula S. :P - so thanks you two!


Required Items to Bring:

Headlamp/flashlight = A MUST
Face coverings encouraged
Social Distancing = A MUST


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

Water :: hydration supply that is on demand:
*no stops for food or water*
Layers if you tend to get cold


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

2261 Sixes Rd.
Canton GA
30114

Directions to the trails:

From Atlanta take I-75 North to I-575 North, exit on Sixes Road (Exit 11), turn left (West) off the exit ramp and continue about 1.8 miles. The Blankets Creek trail head is on the left; look for the signs.


Notes:

 #LNT
#ABFE


MAX group size is set for 6 members.
COVID-19 protocols are still in place at the time of this write-up MASKS or Face Coverings are encourgaed.
Safe social distance IS REQUIRED.


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