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Thursday Morning @ Leita Thompson Memorial Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1200 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 6 2017  9:30 am >> Thu, Apr 6 2017 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 30 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 6 2017 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 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 5-6 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.

We will meet at the overflow parking lot (see directions below) at 9:20 am for using porta-potty, socializing & introductions. Out of respect for the majority of people who arrive on time, we will leave PROMPTLY at 9:30 am.

I look forward to having a fun Thursday morning hike with y'all!!

 


Required Items to Bring:

WATER - NO WATER, NO HIKE

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, 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.


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