7S7W-7: Laurel Ridge Trail (Extended) - Sat, Sep 14 2024

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7S7W-7: Laurel Ridge Trail (Extended)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Laurel Ridge Trail   Hike: 7S7W-7: Laurel Ridge Trail (Extended)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 14 2024  7:00 am >> Sat, Sep 14 2024 9:30 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 18 2024 7:07 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 13 2024 7:07 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

 

7S7W = 7 Sunrises in 7 Weeks!

WEEK 7 - SUNRISE: 07:21 AM

Calling all Early Birds! This "7 Sunrises in 7 Weeks" series of hikes around ATL has a three-fold purpose:

1. Beat the summer heat,

2. Catch a spectacular sunrise, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

So, what's not to like?

Series #7 - Laurel Ridge Trail: We'll start bright and early on the East end of the dam and wend our way further east to an open stretch of water, in time for the sunrise, ooh and aah as the glowing orb appears over the horizon (fingers crossed for only high level clouds), hike clockwise around the trail, then follow the Hooch south past Bowman's Island, doubling back to the parking lot. Ta daa!

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk hike (2.7-3 miles per hour = 20 to 22 minute/mile) with 518 feet of elevation gain. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!


Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Headlamp

Water, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions a few days before the event.


Notes:

  • Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  • Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  • If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME and query/comment. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

  • I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.


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

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.