Vickery Creek Quick Step v5.5

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Vickery Creek Quick Step v5.5

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA - Oxbo Road over to Vickery Creek Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Apr 30 2018 6:30 pm >> Mon, Apr 30 2018 7:50 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Apr 26 2018 8:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 30 2018 3:30 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 20 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Horhay

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

FASTER FORMAT - please read all details
Don't let the D2 fool you, this is a FAST AF* TRAINING HIKE - a percursor to the famed Vickery Creek QuickStep v8.6 & challenging v10.4.

Join me as we light up the trails with a quick stepping hike that will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gates...This D2 training hike may seem tame, but I assure you it's not your everyday social hike...it's a workout, and it's just what you'll need to move up the training chain to tapout on the v10.4! I'll take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" Conditions have been a little sloppy, so be prepared for some loose terrain - trekking poles are always advised.

Bring a headlight or something as a light source in case it gets dark while we're out there, better safe than sorry.

This is a FASTer hike along various trails at Vickery Creek, but since it's the shorter of the three QuickStep formats, we will have a couple of "rolling regrouping sections" if things break up, but there are no formal stops planned. The new average pace will be in the sub 17 minute miles for sure, but don't be surprised to see some 15 minute + miles. If you haven't been on any FAST AOC D2 hikes here's your chance. The pace is borderline running for some, so don't be disappointed if you have to "recon shuffle" to bridge any gaps.

Conveniently located in historic Roswell, GA, the historic "Vickery Creek" unit of the Chattahoochee River Nat'l Recreation Area (CRNRA) boasts an amazing variety of shady creekside and ridgetop trails and is one our Club's favorite places for hiking (mine for sure).

Rain or Shine...althought I prefer the latter.
This will be a routine training hike that gets people familiar with my hiking style...as I get familiar with yours...so, don't worry if you cannot make it one of them I'll be posting them pretty much all year!

Required Items to Bring:

water - electrolyte drink (easy access)
on-the-go snack/gel (no scheduled stop)
Head light, Flashlight or cell phone light ;)

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

great pair of broken in shoes is a plus
trekking poles
Camelbak (or similar)
eTabs
epi pen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot off of OXBO ROAD (south side, between Atlanta Street and Dobbs)

The address is near :::
145 OXBO ROAD, ROSWELL, GA 30075

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in. There are no bathrooms at this lot. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too.

Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!

* = Anaerobic Fitness (which means short, painful and demanding)

??? curoius about what that pace is like? Here's a gauge:
from the gravel lot (where we park), time yourself on the beginning gravel section to the foot bridge, if it's over 4 minutes...you might want to try some moderate events first.

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

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