Vickery Creek - Upper Waller Park Parking (Beginners Welcome)

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Vickery Creek - Upper Waller Park Parking (Beginners Welcome)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vickery Creek Roswell

Hike: Vickery Creek - Upper Waller Park Parking (Beginners Welcome)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Mar 12 2018 10:00 am >> Mon, Mar 12 2018 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Mar 8 2018 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Mar 12 2018 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Trena
Joyce T.

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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:

20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We'll hike at a moderate pace and hope to get in at least 4.5 miles in two hours. There are some hills and rough terrain, but we won't leave anyone behind. We'll stop at the top of hills and make sure everyone keeps up with the group.

We will meet at the parking lot at Upper Waller Park, which is a free parking lot. Please follow the directions provided.

Required Items to Bring:

Water and sturdy hiking shoes

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

Hiking poles are recommended if you have them.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We well meet at Upper Waller Park on Dobbs Road.

From GA 400: Get off at Holcomb Bridge Road GA 140 and head west towards Roswell. Take a left at the first redlight which is Dogwood Road (there is a Krystal there). Take a right at the first redlight which is Grimes Bridge Road. After crossing the bridge over Big Creek (aka Vickery Creek here) take a left at the redlight which is Oxbo Road, then right on Dobbs Rd. Follow the road to Upper Waller Park at the top of the hill.

From GA 9: Heading north in GA 9 (aka South Atlanta Street), pass GA 120 (aka Marietta Highway) then watch for Oxbo Road on the right at a Chevron station.Take a left onto Dobbs Road following it to the end and the Park at the top of the hill.

160 Dobbs Rd Roswell, GA 30075

Notes:

Trail Map: h ttps://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapVickery.pdf

There are bathroom facilities at this location!

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