Vickery Creek Quick Step v5.5

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Vickery Creek Quick Step v5.5

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA - Groveway Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jul 23 2020 6:00 pm >> Thu, Jul 23 2020 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jul 17 2020 11:11 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 23 2020 3:13 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5.5 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:

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Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

Don't let the D-rating fool you this is a diffcult & FAST TRAINING HIKE - a percursor to the famed Vickery Creek QuickStep v8.6 & challenging v10.4.

Join me as we light up the trails with a quick stepping hike that will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gates...This D3 training hike may seem tame, but I assure you it's not your everyday social D3 hike...it's a workout, and it's just what you'll need to move up the training chain to tapout on the v10.4! I'll take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" Conditions have been a little sloppy, so be prepared for some loose terrain - trekking poles are always advised.

This is a FAST hike along various trails at Vickery Creek, but since it's the shorter of the three QuickStep formats, we will have regrouping sessions if things break up, but there are no formal stops planned. The average pace will be in the 16 minute range, but don't be surprised to see some <15 minute miles. If you haven't been on any FAST AOC D3 hikes here's your chance. 4mph+ pace

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).

Rain or Shine...althought I prefer the latter.

Required Items to Bring:

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

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
epi pen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot at:

GROVEWAY PARK (Upper Fields)
Formerly Dobbs Road
160 Frank Lewis Dr, Roswell, GA 30075
SEE GPS MAP ABOVE :: this lot is now accessable from Oxbo & Grimes Bridge Road for EZ access. Paved lot + bathrooms are available.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in. We leave right on the time stated in write up ( a lil earlier if all are present).

Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!

This D3 is a difficult hike due to pace...want to know what you're getting in to? Feel free to reach out to me.

Note new meeting place!

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

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