Moderate Six-Miler on the Roswell Boardwalk - Mon, May 6 2024

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Moderate Six-Miler on the Roswell Boardwalk


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Riverside Park, Roswell   Hike: Moderate Six-Miler on the Roswell Boardwalk  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 6 2024  10:00 am >> Mon, May 6 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, May 2 2024 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 6 2024 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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:0
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This will be a moderately paced hike from Riverside Park to the end of the boardwalk at Willeo Rd. It's longer than some of the boardwalk hikes that stop at the Chattahoochee Nature Center - - just a couple of miles longer.   We'll start at Riverside Park where there's plenty of free parking and restrooms. Since this is an out-and-back route, if you get tired and need to stop and rest, we'll be coming back the same way and can pick you up on the return trek. If you can't slow down your pace, please skip this event and let others who need a slower pace have your spot. This is a good event for beginners who can walk 6 miles!  No hills, easy footing (no roots or rocks), and a moderate pace.

The boardwalk offers great views of the Chattahoochee plus opportunities to see water fowl, turtles,  and other wildlife.  We'll take time to enjoy the scenery.

If you want to get your heart rate up and work up a sweat, this is definitely not an event for you.  This is just a chance to get some fresh air, meet some interesting AOC folks, and work off some calories for a nice Friday night dinner.

We'll start on time, so please arrive by 9:50 am so that we can make introductions and take a group icture.  Poles aren't needed, but comfortable walking shoes are!


Required Items to Bring:

 

Water and comfortable walking shoes

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

 

Sunscreen and a hat


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

RIVERSIDE PARK

575 Riverside Road

Roswell, GA 30075

34.006455, -84.3467344

From Northbound U.S. 19/Ga. 400
Take exit 6 for Northridge Road 
Stay RIGHT onto Northridge Road crossing bridge 
Take first RIGHT onto Dunwoody Place, go 1.3 miles 
Turn RIGHT at Ga. 9 (Roswell Road), go 0.6 miles 
Cross river turn RIGHT onto Riverside Road, cross the bridge and the park is on the right. 

From Southbound U.S. 19/Ga. 400
Take exit 7 for Ga. 140 (Holcomb Bridge Road) 
Turn RIGHT onto Ga. 140 East (Holcomb Bridge Road), go 0.2 mile 
Turn LEFT at Dogwood Road, go 1.0 miles 
Continue STRAIGHT on Riverside Road, go 1.0 mile 
Turn LEFT at park entrance - - just before crossing the bridge at Atlanta Road.

Notes:

Bathrooms are available.

No parking fees.


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