Three Loops at Southside Park - Sun, Jan 21 2024

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Three Loops at Southside Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Southside Sports Complex, 3460 Jonesboro Rd SE   Hike: Three Loops at Southside Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 21 2024  11:00 am >> Sun, Jan 21 2024 2:15 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 17 2024 7:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jan 21 2024 8:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Allen D
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Come hike the nicely sculpted mountain bike trails in SouthSide Park, just off of I-285 on Jonesboro Road. This may be the first AOC event at this rarely visited, ITP park.  Pace will be easy and steady, about 2.5 mph. Terrain has moderate grades, not very steep, about 500' climbing total.  After about 2 hours we will stop for lunch or a snack.

We pause for turtle sightings (the ones with sweaters, this time of year), flower admiring, mushroom spotting, or other natural sights. I will offer balance and pacing tips if you wish. 

The footing is generally good on the beginner and intermediate trails.  On the expert trails there is some optional rock hopping and skipping for bonus points.

There has been very little bike traffic, and visibility is excellent, so I anticipate little interaction. We will hike opposite the daily biking direction.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for introductions and instructions, if needed.

Site website:  https://mtbatlanta.com/southside-park/

Interactive maps:  https://www.trailforks.com/region/southside-park- 17508/ 


Required Items to Bring:

Footwear for comfort.  These trails are pretty well draind.

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

Water or snacks afterwards.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I 285 to the Joensboro Road Exit and go 1/2 mile north to the park entrance on your right.

Google:  "Southside Park Trail Parking"


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