Mulberry Creek on Friday - Fri, Aug 23 2024

Mulberry Creek on Friday

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

726 Hyde Road, Marietta 30068 - Parking lot (past the gazebo in front of the ranch house education building))

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 23 2024 9:00 am >> Fri, Aug 23 2024 11:15 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Aug 21 2024 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 22 2024 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Ann

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is not a hike for a beginner. To qualify, you must have:

1. recently (last 2 weeks) kept pace with a D2 group doing 3.0 mph and be willing to keep pace at 3.0 mph with the group on this hike.

2. recently (last 2 weeks) kept pace with a D2 group doing a 600 foot elevation gain hike

3. not fallen twice in the same day on a D2 hike

For this hike, we will accomplish --

Avg. Speed: 3.2 mph (Fast)

Terrain: RUGGED; rugged creek banks and stepping stones with 18 creek crossings; bird area with wet grass and overgrowth

Elevation Gain: 466 feet

We will follow Mulberry Creek through a shaded forest and cross the Creek on stones 18 times

If the creek happens to be high, we might even get our feet wet.

Normally, the Creek hike is a "lariet" through the Hyde Farm County Park with the "noose" in Johnson Ferry North of the CRNRA.

However, temporarily, there is a construction fence obstacle so the lariot is currently a Y.

Required Items to Bring:

water to stay hydrated for 2.5 hours on a hot day

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

If you like hiking poles, bring them.

If you like sandals or water shoes for creek crossings, bring them.

Stylish hats are always a big hit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

726 Hyde Road, Marietta 30068

Use Google Maps, typing Hyde Farm

or use the link:

https://goo.gl/m aps/tdSwMnXta3N76jvz6

From Johnson Ferry Rd turn on to Lower Roswell Rd (towards Roswell).

Hyde Rd is on the right and clearly marked.

Go all the way to the end of Hyde Rd and park on the right or left when you see the gazebo.

Parking rows are between the gazebo and the community garden.

There are restrooms at the Community Center (looks like a ranch home) behind the gazebo.

Notes:

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

Cost Includes:

Parking is free at the Community Center or across the street at the Community Garden.

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