Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Sope Creek - Mon, Apr 22 2024

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Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Sope Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Sope Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Apr 22 2024  7:14 pm >> Mon, Apr 22 2024 8:44 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 16 2024 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Apr 22 2024 6:59 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
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:

Finish the day with a fast hike around the various trails of Sope Creek. This event will be a bit different than most as our goal is to finish before it gets dark. To accomplish this we will likely need to go a bit faster than the target pace of 3.5 mph. If we are moving well the group will finish in 80-85 minutes. The posted time of 90 minutes is to give some wiggle room.

That is to say depending on how the group is moving we may or may not finish in the dark from week to week. You should plan to have a light of some kind with you in case we finish in the dark. Additionally the start time will change from week to week based on the current sunset time.

The route we take will be roughly 5 miles. There are some decent sized hills and rocky places but we will make sure to use only official trails along the way so nothing should be too bad. Also be aware that some of the trails that we will be taking are shared with mountain bikers.

Parking is $5 if you do not already have a pass(Chattahoochee or America the Beautiful). Info can be found here https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm . They no longer take cash and you will need internet on your phone to pay. 

Additionally if it is raining don't bother calling to see if it is still on. The answer is yes it is. Finally we will be leaving on time and you should be there a few minutes early. If you are late we will not be waiting and the nature of the event makes it very difficult for you to catch up or find us.


Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Enough water to get you through 90 minutes of fast hiking. Only you know how much you need, don't underestimate

Footwear that you are comfortable hiking in

Headlamp or light of some kind. A cellphone could work.

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Sope Creek Parking Lot (Paper Mill Road)

3760 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA

GPS Coordinates: 33.939515,-84.441905


Notes:

There are no restrooms at the trailhead.

 

Please keep valuables at home or hidden from sight in your car as there have been some break ins at this location.


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


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