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After-Work Almost a FITNESS Hike at Gold Branch Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Gold Branch CRNRA - Roswell, GA   Hike: After-Work Almost a FITNESS Hike at Gold Branch Trail   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Oct 3 2023  5:15 pm >> Tue, Oct 3 2023 7:15 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 1 2023 10:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Oct 3 2023 3:30 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Beth Ash
Deb R
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Whoo-hoo! Let's hit the trail after work at Gold Branch and get some fresh fall air!

Please join us at Gold Branch for a great workout! We love the trails here - lots of ups and downs to work those legs. And as if that's not enough to challenge you, some sections are narrow and have lots of roots to negotiate!  The hike will include the outer loop trails as well as a few of the inner trails with a couple of great hills which are sure to get your heart pumping.

The sun will be setting at 7:19 pm so you may want to bring a headlamp or flashlight as we conclude our hike at dusk.

Note:  This is a fast D2 hike and not suitable for beginners due to our fast pace, short breaks, and the technical condition of the trail with lots of rocks and roots to navigate. 

 Please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions. Also, you have until 3:30 pm on the day of the hike to remove yourself if something comes up. After that time, please text me or call to cancel at 678-764-8516.

Just a reminder - there are no restrooms here!.

DUE TO BREAK-INS, PLEASE LOCK ALL VALUABLES IN YOUR TRUNK AND OUT OF SIGHT!

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • WATER - MANDATORY
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  • Parking is $5 if you do not already have a pass(Chattahoochee or America the Beautiful). Info can be found here https://www.nps.gov/c hat/planyourvisit/fees.htm . They no longer take cash and you will need internet on your phone to pay.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles 

Headlamp or flashlight

Bug spray


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • Take GA 400 north from Atlanta to Exit 6 onto Northridge Road.
  • Travel 0.4 miles to GA 9 / Roswell Road and turn right at the light.
  • Follow Roswell Road for 1.8 miles.
  • Just after the long Chattahoochee River Bridge, turn left on Azalea Dr.
  • Travel 1.8 miles to Wileo Road and turn left.
  • In 1.3 miles Wileo makes a sharp left and becomes Lower Roswell Road.
  • Continue 0.7 mile and turn left at the brown Gold Branch sign.
  • Stay on the main road until it ends at the parking lot

NOTE: The entrance is across from Ashforde Subdivision on Lower Roswell Rd.


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


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