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Easy Morning Paddle from Azalea Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Azalea Park on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, GA   Water: Easy Morning Paddle from Azalea Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 6 2022  8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 6 2022 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 2 2022 8:01 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 6 2022 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
allisoncarter
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's go for a beautiful zen morning paddle up the Chattahoochee River. We will begin at Azalea Park and paddle upstream toward Roswell and 400.  We will paddle for about an hour and then return with a stop to explore the creek. We'll look for birds, turtles, and other wildlife. This event is appropriate for strong beginners who can handle the upstream current.

This is a bring your own boat event.

NO BLOW-UP KAYAKS, CANOES OR PADDLE BOARDS.
They are not able to keep up with the pace

Timeline:

8:00am - We will meet at Azalea Park in the parking lot (across from the Atlanta Rowing Club with the light and boat ramp, nearby bathrooms). Unload quickly and be ready to go.

8:10am - get on the river.

10:00am - back home, help each other load boats.

This is a bring your own boat event.

 

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle Board

PFD - must have one to paddle on the hooch

Whistle

Sunscreen

Hat

Water

 

 

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

Towel and change of clothes

Waterproof camera

Snack


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Azalea Park is located at 205 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075 and is across the street from The Atlanta Rowing Club and just east of Nantahala Outdoor Center/formerly Shoot the Hooch (203 Azalea Drive).


Notes:

This event will be canceled in the event of rain/thunderstorms.

PARKING: If you cannot find a parking space, you can park on the grass across the street but ALL 4 tires must be on the grass.


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


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