Faster After Work Hike at Leita Thompson Memorial Park - Tue, Apr 30 2013

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Faster After Work Hike at Leita Thompson Memorial Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Faster After Work Hike at Leita Thompson Memorial Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 30 2013  6:30 pm >> Tue, Apr 30 2013 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Apr 27 2013 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Apr 30 2013 4:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

I've upgraded this hike to a D3 with plans to do a double loop at a fast pace.  This is NOT a hike for beginners or for folks who can't keep up a brisk pace. It will be a good opportunity to shake of the stresses of your work day.

We'll start promptly at 6:30, so allow time for traffic and for parking in the overflow lot, if that becomes necessary.  Please read the directions carefully!

This park is a big surprise to folks who see it for the first time.  Many people drive past it every day, never realizing what a charming area it is for hiking.  

This is a dog-friendly park, with many pups on the trail.  You are welcome to bring your dog as long as you keep it on leash and clean up any messes that it makes.  There is a fenced in "off leash" area if you'd like for your dog to be able to run free and play with other dogs.

There are no bathrooms, but there are three sets of porta potties throughout the park. 

Please call or text me if you are running late.  I plan to start on time, so please arrive a few minutes early, in case you have to park your car in the overflow lot about 1/8 mile from the pavilion lot.  My number is 404-788-4089.  Be sure to identify yourself by name if you leave me a message.


Required Items to Bring:

water
good hiking shoes

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

Poles if you want to use them, though the terrain is very friendly.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

N 34.06315,  W -84.40678

1523 Woodstock Rd  

Roswell, GA 30075

YOU WILL SEE A CVS STORE ACROSS THE STREET on the corner.  THE PARK IS JUST PASSED THE BIG TARGET SHOPPING CENTER ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STREET.

It's best to use maps.google.com and map directions from your destination. You can go to maps.google.com and enter the bold text below in to the search bar. If you chose Satelite View, you can see a birdseye view of the parking lot.

34.06315, -84.40678

There are three entrances to the area:  one for the dog park, the second for the arts center building , and the third for the walking trails.  There is a green roofed pavillion very close to Woodstock Rd. at this third entrance. You can see it easily from the road and it says "Leita Thompson Pavillion." There is a road on the East side of that and it leads directly to our parking area. 

You may want to (or need to) park in the overflow parking lot that can be accessed from the main lot if the main lot is full.  It's only 1/8 of a mile down a shaded road.

 


Notes:

A little more information on the park:

http://thefarm.typepad.com/ngmo/2009/06/leita-thompson-memorial-park.htm


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