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Vickery Creek 8.6mile :: A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF HIKE




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA - Oxbo Road over to Vickery Creek Trails   Hike: Vickery Creek 8.6mile :: A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF HIKE  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jan 21 2019  10:00 am >> Mon, Jan 21 2019 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Jan 19 2019 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jan 21 2019 9:30 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.65 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me as we hit the trails with a hornorary hike in observance of MLK Jr. Day "A Day On, Not a Day Off!" hike that will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gates...This D4 training hike will see some nice elevation, as I take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" We hit a coulple of the same paths twice but never in the same direction. Conditions have been a little sloppy (especially on the mini falls trail extension) so be prepared for some loose terrain - trekking poles are always advised. We'll also traverse the infamous new 113 step stair section, and new overlook area for anyone that's new to that stuff.

This is NOT MY TYPICAL FAST hike along various trails at Vickery Creek, but it isn't a sightseeing tour either, it's a workout...just no "recon shuffle" today! Look for averages to be between 18-20minutes per mile - terrain & pace make this not a beginners hike.

Conveniently located in historic Roswell, GA, the historic "Vickery Creek" unit of the Chattahoochee River Nat'l Recreation Area (CRNRA) boasts an amazing variety of shady creekside and ridgetop trails and is one our Club's favorite places for hiking (mine for sure).

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Required Items to Bring:

water - electrolyte drink (easy access*)
on-the-go snack/gel (no scheduled stop)

warm clothing in layers

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

great pair of broken in shoes is a plus
trekking poles
*camelbak
eTabs


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot off of OXBO ROAD (south side, between Atlanta Street and Dobbs)

The address is near :::
145 OXBO ROAD, ROSWELL, GA 30075

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in...after all I'm a newbie I might even make y'all pose for a photo :) There are no bathrooms at this lot. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too.


Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!


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


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