Sunday Morning @ Leita Thompson Memorial Park w/ Optional Lunch

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Sunday Morning @ Leita Thompson Memorial Park w/ Optional Lunch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

1200 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 2 2016 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 2 2016 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 29 2016 6:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 2 2016 7:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gayle M.

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a fun hike at Leita Thompson Memorial Park. We will do 2 loops around the park for a total of 5 miles at a moderate pace enjoying all the scenery. Leita Thompson Memorial Park is a dirt roller coaster trail. It will give you a good workout while enjoying your hike through the woods.

Leita Thompson bought the land in 1946 and made it her home until her 1978 death. During her lifetime, Thompson was an early female banking executive who helped other working women with retirement assistance, disability, housing and social and professional recognition. Upon her death, she donated her property to the foundation she created to carry out her work, the Leitalift Foundation. The Leitalift Foundation Inc. has donated more than 100 acres of prime, mostly undeveloped property to the city of Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. The land will remain undeveloped for the near future.

Up to 3 dogs are permitted as long as they can keep up with the pace & get along with people & other dogs.

We will meet at the overflow parking lot (see directions below) at 8:45 am for socializing & introductions. The hike will start PROMPTLY at 9:oo am.

I look forward to having a fun Sunday morning hike with you all!!

Required Items to Bring:

WATER - NO WATER, NO HIKE

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking pokes, if you wish, since this is a roller coaster trail.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1200 Woodstock Road GPS Coordinates:

Roswell, GA 30075 34.0631479, -84.4067842

After entering Leita Thompson Memorial Park take the 1st right to the overflow parking lot where we will meet.

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Optional Lunch:

GC Barbeque

Shallowford Corners

4401 Shallowford Road

Roswell, GA 30075

Take a right out of Leita Thompson Memorial Park. Do a Uee back to the 1st stop light. Turn right on Bowman Road. Drive straight. Just before the 1st stop light (Childers Road & Shallowford Road) turn right into the Publix Shopping Center. GC Barbecue is just past Publix on the right.