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Sope Creek - 5 at 6:00




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sope Creek CRNRA   Hike: Sope Creek - 5 at 6:00   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 25 2024  6:00 pm >> Thu, Apr 25 2024 7:50 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 18 2024 7:32 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 25 2024 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 50 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike S
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is not a beginners hike.

We are targeting a pace of ~2.8 mph.

Let’s get 5 in after work.  We’ll start at Sope Creek CRNRA.  From there we’ll wind our way over to Columns Drive, taking in a brief stop at the cemetery . Then we’ll wind our way back to Sope Creek parking lot, possibly including a quick lap of the pond.

If you do not have parking pass arrive 15 minutes early to puchase one.   There is a $5 parking fee at CRNRA parks or you can buy an annual pass for $40. You can purchase daily parking with your smart phone at Sope Creek.  There is a sign with the QR code in the parking lot.  You can purchase an annual pass at the Island Ford CRNRA Ranger Station.

There are no restrooms on this hike.

Bring a headlamp.  We will be racing sunset to finish this hike.


Required Items to Bring:

$5 Parking Pass or Annual Pass

Good pair of hiking shoes or boots

Water or some hydration

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

Headlamp, just in case

Hiking poles

Change of clothes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Coming from Sandy Springs or Roswell on Johnson Ferry Road, turn left on Paper Mill Road.   The turn is at the top of the big hill, after crossing the Chattahocohee River.  After you cross the bridge on Paper Mill Road, the entrance will be on your left as you are going up the hill.


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


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