Vickery Creek Quick Step v7.2 - Wed, Jan 24 2024

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Vickery Creek Quick Step v7.2


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Groveway Park - Upper Lots - See GPS link   Hike: Vickery Creek Quick Step v7.2  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 24 2024  4:45 pm >> Wed, Jan 24 2024 6:35 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 19 2024 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jan 24 2024 3:13 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 50 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7.2 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:8
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:

:: NOT YOUR TYPICAL WEEKDAY HIKE ::

Please, read FULL write up:

Join me as we light up the trails with a quick stepping fitness 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 couple of the same paths twice but never in the same direction. This is NOT a "check out the scenery" event! Conditions have been a little sloppy, expect some loose terrain & acorns everywhere - trekking poles are always advised. 

This is a FAST  training/fitness hike along various trails at Vickery Creek (in a top secret special direction) and we might be re-grouping at the top of the steepest climb (to be announced before ascending) if needed, but there are no formal stops planned. The average will be in the sub 17 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 you're probably not going to like this hike - saying it's fast is an undestatement. If I see you falling back pretty far within the first mile (or two) I may ask you to try again after a few months...Safety first, respect to the others second.

Rain or Shine...althought I prefer the latter.

The sun will be set before we wrap this event up so it is mandatory that you bring a headlamp or some light source.

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).

QS7.2


Required Items to Bring:

water - electrolyte drink (easy access*)
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
HEADLIGHT or flashlight (it might get dark out there)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the upper parking lot at the Groveway Park area above the Roswell Aquatic Center

198 Frank Lewis Dr. Roswell, GA 30075  #GTS - it will get you close. 

There are restrooms at this location + the lot is paved.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too...look for the Lil Sasquatch :P

Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!

Bring a light source for your own safety!


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


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