Vickery Creek--Waller Extension - Wed, Sep 19 2012

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Vickery Creek--Waller Extension


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Vickery Creek--Waller Extension   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Sep 19 2012  6:00 pm >> Wed, Sep 19 2012 7:45 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 16 2012 6:44 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 19 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
Joyce T.
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Vickery Creek is a beautiful section of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. We will hike around 5 miles of these trails at a moderate to fast pace including visiting the old dam on Big Creek. 

We will keep a brisk pace for this hike, so it's not one for beginners. 

NOTE:  We will be meeting at the Waller Extension area off of Oxbo Road - - and NOT at the oft-used CNRA entrance off Riverside Rd.  Here are directions to our parking lot (copied from a write-up of Richard Zalik's):

Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on GA 400 until Exit 6 (Northridge Road). Proceed West and cross the bridge over GA 400. After about 0.3 miles Northridge dead ends on Roswell Rd. Turn right and drive 1.5 miles to the Chattahoochee River. After crossing the river you will be on Atlanta Rd. Continue 1.3 miles on Atlanta Rd. and take a right on Oxbo Dr (NOTE:The street sign for Oxbo Dr. is not very visible from Atlanta St. There is a gas station at the corner. You must turn right before the station). After 0.6 miles you will reach Dobbs Road (there will be a sign on your left pointing to Waller Park Extension) turn left on Dobbs. After 0.3 miles you will see the parking lot on your right. Try to park in the spots designated for trail parking.


Please arrive a few minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with us. We will start the hike on time.


Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated (important)

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

snacks to fuel yourself

hiking poles if you like to use them
sunscreen/bug spray 
appropriate clothing and a hand towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on GA 400 until Exit 6 (Northridge Road). Proceed West and cross the bridge over GA 400. After about 0.3 miles Northridge dead ends on Roswell Rd. Turn right and drive 1.5 miles to the Chattahoochee River. After crossing the river you will be on Atlanta Rd. Continue 1.3 miles on Atlanta Rd. and take a right on Oxbo Dr (NOTE:The street sign for Oxbo Dr. is not very visible from Atlanta St. There is a gas station at the corner. You must turn right before the station). After 0.6 miles you will reach Dobbs Road (there will be a sign on your left pointing to Waller Park Extension); turn left on Dobbs. After 0.3 miles you will see the parking lot on your right. Try to park in the spots designated for trail parking.


Notes:

Read the itinerary!  We will be meeting at the Waller Extension parking lot off Oxbo Road.

There is no parking fee at this entrance to the park.


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