Vickery Creek - - Oxbo Road Parking (Beginners Welcome) - Mon, Nov 20 2017

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Vickery Creek - - Oxbo Road Parking (Beginners Welcome)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vickery Creek Roswell   Hike: Vickery Creek - - Oxbo Road Parking (Beginners Welcome)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Nov 20 2017  10:00 am >> Mon, Nov 20 2017 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 16 2017 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Nov 20 2017 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Trena
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll hike at a moderate pace and hope to get in at least 4.5 miles in two hours.  There are some hills and rough terrain, but we won't leave anyone behind. We'll stop at the top of hills and make sure everyone keeps up with the group.

We will meet at the trail head parking lot on Oxbo Road, which is a free parking lot. Please follow the directions provided.


Required Items to Bring:

Water and sturdy hiking shoes

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

Hiking poles are recommended if you have them.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We well meet at the trail head parking area off of Oxbo Road.

From GA 400: Get off at Holcomb Bridge Road GA 140 and head west towards Roswell.  Take a left at the first redlight which is Dogwood Road (there is a Krystal there).  Take a right at the first redlight which is Grimes Bridge Road.  After crossing the bridge over Big Creek (aka Vickery Creek here) take a left at the redlight which is Oxbo Road.  The lot is on the left just past Dobbs Rd.

From GA 9: Heading north in GA 9 (aka South Atlanta Street), pass GA 120 (aka Marietta Highway) then watch for Oxbo Road on the right at a Chevron station.  The lot is just down on the right.


Notes:

Trail Map:  h ttps://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapVickery.pdf

No bathroom facilities at this location!


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