Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Gold Branch

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Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Gold Branch - Roswell, GA

Hike: Can we beat the darkness? Fitness Hike at Gold Branch

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Mar 27 2024 6:54 pm >> Wed, Mar 27 2024 8:24 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Mar 21 2024 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Mar 27 2024 6:39 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Eric P

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Finish the day with a fast hike around the various trails of Gold Branch. This event will be a bit different than most as our goal is to finish before it gets dark. To accomplish this we will likely need to go a bit faster than the target pace of 3.5 mph. If we are moving well the group will finish in 80-85 minutes. The posted time of 90 minutes is to give some wiggle room.

That is to say depending on how the group is moving we may or may not finish in the dark from week to week. You should plan to have a light of some kind with you in case we finish in the dark. Additionally the start time will change from week to week based on the current sunset time.

The route we take will be roughly 5 miles. There are some decent sized hills and rocky places along the water's edge that make this a bit trickier than many intown events.

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/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm . They no longer take cash and you will need internet on your phone to pay.

If it is raining don't bother calling to see if it is still on. The answer is yes it is. Finally we will be leaving on time and you should be there a few minutes early. If you are late we will not be waiting and the nature of the event makes it very difficult for you to catch up or find us

Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Enough water to get you through 90 minutes of hiking. Only you know how much you need, don't underestimate

Footwear that you are comfortable hiking in

Light(Headlamp, flashlight, cellphone,etc)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Gold Branch

5785 Lower Roswell Rd NE Marietta, GA 30068

33° 59' 6.14" N, 84° 23' 13.22" W

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

Link to trail map:

https://www.crnra.vip/wp- content/uploads/2019/05/Gold-Branch.pdf

Notes:

There are no restrooms at the trailhead.

Unfortunately like at many trailheads there have been issues with break-ins. If possible do not leave valuables in your car. If you must keep them in your car make sure they are out of site before you get to the trailhead. Do not wait until you arrive to hide your stuff.

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

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