Hike Turtle Creek Loop/Spur/and Beyond - an AOC first!

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Hike Turtle Creek Loop/Spur/and Beyond - an AOC first!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

2450 Pitner Road. Acworth, GA 30101

Hike: Hike Turtle Creek Loop/Spur/and Beyond - an AOC first!

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 20 2013 10:00 am >> Wed, Feb 20 2013 2:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 19 2013 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

A word of thanks to AOC member Janet G. who told me about this trail. it's always special to learn about new places from members who have knowledge that we trip leaders don't have!

I have hiked 6 miles of these trails, but there are a few miles that I have not yet seen - - so I'm labeling it "exploratory" for that reason. I don't believe the additional 3 miles will be much different from the first 6 - - a narrow, secluded bike trail with rolling hills, a few roots and rocks, but nothing dangerous or terribly steep. There are few riders using the trails during the daytime, so we should have the trails to ourselves during the hike.

We'll begin the hike at the Pitner Dog Park - - the nicest dog facility I've seen! There are two large, enclosed areas in which pets are free to romp and play. Plus, there's a nice little playground for the children to use while their dogs socialize. A bathroom facility and ample gravel parking makes this trail-head a perfect place to begin a hike.

Bring a snack or small lunch to eat on this hike. We'll stop for a brief rest about half way through the hike at a second facility - - the Allatoona Creek Trailhead - - off Old Stilesboro Road. This is the exploratory part of the hike, as I have not yet seen these trails. After 3 miles of trails in this area, we'll return to the Turtle Creek Loop to complete the hike.

I'm allowing dogs on this hike, but with reservations. Please consider that the trails are very narrow! We'll be walking single-file on the trails, and if a biker comes, we'll have to step off the trail to allow him/her to pass. Dogs could be a risk to both our participants and to the bikers. If you have any doubts about your dog's behavior, please leave him at home. LIMIT of 3 DOGS!! If you see three already listed, you may not add a fourth.

Required Items to Bring:

Fluids, small lunch, good hiking shoes

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

Poles if you like to use them, though they're not really needed for the terrain

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

N 34.01665 W -84.72577

Go North on U.S. 41/Cobb Pkwy NE about 11 miles north of the Marietta Loop

Make a sharp Left onto Mars Mill Road NW - - and go 1.5 miles

Slight right onto County Line Rd/Old Stilesboro Rd NW; Continue to follow County Line Rd for about 2.1 miles

Turn right onto Pitner Rd NW - - Destination will be on the right in about 1.1 miles

2450 Pitner Road, Acworth, GA 30101

Notes:

Map: http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/PitnerRoadPark.htm

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