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Election Day Hike at Murphey Candler




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Murphey Candler Park - DeKalb County, GA   Hike: Election Day Hike at Murphey Candler  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 5 2021  10:00 am >> Tue, Jan 5 2021 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Sat, Jan 2 2021 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 5 2021 7:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Libby G
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will go around the trail twice at a moderate pace (not a leisurely stroll but more of a normal brisk pace) for a total of 3 miles and will finish in 1 hour.  If we finish early, we can elect to go around the trail for a third time (hiker choice - not part of the actual hike, which is only twice around).


Required Items to Bring:

Good walking shoes or hiking boots with good socks to avoid blisters. Appropriate clothing for weather.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take 1-285 to Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Exit 29. If you are traveling east on I-285, turn right at the first light. If you are traveling west on I-285, turn left at the first light. Travel south on Ashford-Dunwoody Road for .9 miles and turn left on W. Nancy Creek Drive. This will be past the Montgomery School on your left but before you get to Marist School on your right. Travel .5 miles to the entrance to the park BEFORE the lake...on your left. Parking is very limited and if full, you can park across the street at the baseball fields.  There are no restrooms at this location.


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


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