Night Hiking at Olde Rope Mill Park - Wed, Dec 6 2023

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Night Hiking at Olde Rope Mill Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Woodstock, GA   Hike: Night Hiking at Olde Rope Mill Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Dec 6 2023  7:30 pm >> Wed, Dec 6 2023 9:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Dec 1 2023 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 6 2023 7:15 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eric P
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will generally go around 2.7 mph which can feel quicker than normal due to the fact that we are hiking in the dark. There are not lights on the trail so you will definitely need a flashlight or headlamp. While the trails are relatively smooth they are real hiking trails in the unlit woods. I would compare them in difficulty to a park like Island Ford. We will stay together and travel at a steady pace without any planned breaks.

Reasons to join this event:

  1. Scared of the sun
  2. Get out of work late
  3. Want to eat dinner with your family
  4. Desperate for a real hike after work
  5. Like to dodge bikes
  6. Test out your new headlamp
  7. Dislike sitting in traffic on the way to a hike
  8. Want to shop at the outlet mall before hiking
  9. Free parking
  10. Want a convenient source of gas station roller food and slushies before or after the event

 

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/ . The map seems to indicate that it is over 6 miles but multiple gps tracks have it closer to 5 miles. 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. If you want to get in some extra hiking before the event there are several other trails to keep you busy before the official event starts at 7:30pm.

Please check that the trail is open before coming http://sorbawoodstock.org/trail- status/ . They are controlled by the local mountain bike group and close after rains to avoid damage to the trails, if they ever show as closed a final status check on if the event is taking place will occur no later than 6pm the day of the event. We will meet at the grass island with a tree in the middle of the rightside parking lot after entering the park. 


Required Items to Bring:

Footwear that you are comfortable hiking in

Headlamp/flashlight

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Olde Rope Mill Park:

From I-575- Traveling North
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn right off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
At first stop light make a left onto Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.

From I-575 - Traveling South
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn left off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
At first stop light make a left onto Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.

 


Notes:

 


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