Monday Hike Going Rogue this Week (Beginners Welcome)

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Monday Hike Going Rogue this Week (Beginners Welcome)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vickery Creek Roswell

Hike: Monday Hike Going Rogue this Week (Beginners Welcome)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 8 2018 10:00 am >> Mon, Oct 8 2018 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 4 2018 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Oct 8 2018 7:00 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Or maybe it's going Road! So many of you Monday regulars know that I started this Monday morning (Beginners Welcome) hike shortly after I became the President of the AOC nearly 3 years ago, encouraging some special friends of mine I have coffee with each day to join the fun and get outdoors. Now two of them will hit a milestone on this hike and I for one can't wait to celebrate with them.

Starting at Groveway Park (see directions) will do some roads and mix up the trail hike this week adding a little urban flair to all the fanfare. There are restrooms at this location and plenty of free parking.

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.

After turning onto Dobbs Drive, drive all the way to the top of the hill and turn right into the parking lot. We will gather at the bathroom facility. Parking is free.

Pete, 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:

160 Dobbs Drive, Roswell, GA 30075 - - Groveway Park Entrance

34.021782, -84.349833

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 firsttraffic light which is Grimes Bridge Road. After crossing the bridge over Big Creek (aka Vickery Creek here) take a left at the traffic light which is Oxbo Road, then right on Dobbs Rd. Follow the road to the large athletic fields parking lot in front of the bathrooms..

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. After turning onto Oxbo Road, pass the little Oxbo parking lot on the right and take a left at the first opportunity onto Dobbs Road following it to the large athletic fields parking lot in front of the bathrooms..

Notes:

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

There are bathroom facilities at this location!

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