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Eastside Beltline 2018 Art Tour




The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Eastside Beltline, Atlanta
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Nov 5 2018  10:00 am >> Mon, Nov 5 2018 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 1 2018 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Nov 5 2018 9:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Trena
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is our usual time slot for our Beginners Welcome hike - - but because of the distance of this event, true beginners are cautioned. Though we have a lunch break in the middle of the hike, the distance will ultimately be around 6 miles.

Dozens of visual works of art from local to international artists have transformed the Atlanta BeltLine into a linear gallery space. Over 50 dynamic art installations have been erected along the Eastside railroad corridor.  These installations are temporary and will be on display only until mid-December; so grab this chance to see the spectacular displays on a leisurely walk with fellow AOC members.

The Beltline hike is flat, so elevation change will not be a problem.  We'll be walking at a very comfortable pace and stopping frequently to appreciate all the exhibits we pass. Distance will be the only challenge for people who are new to hiking.

We'll gather behind the Publix supermarket  (parking lot on the right side) off Monroe Avenue (see street address and coordinates below) and access the Beltline behind the supermarket, where we'll travel north through Piedmont Park to Ponce City Market. We'll stop there for lunch.  Then, we'll head through the Old Fourth Ward to the Freedom Parkway, where we'll take the Beltline all the way back to our cars.

Bring your camera or plan to use your cell phone for the many photo opportunities you'll have.  You can get a preview of some of the art we'll be seeing at:  https://www.facebook.com/joyce.taaffe/media_set?set=a.10157298605685260&type=3

 


Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes/socks 

(Most of the walk is on a cement trail; part of it is on a gravel path)

Water

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


Sunscreen and a sun hat (we'll have a good deal of open exposure for most of the hike)
Sunglasses 
Money for lunch at Krog Street Market
Camera/cell phone camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet beside the Publix Supermarket at corner of Monroe Drive and Piedmonth Avenue NE, Atlanta.  Go to the parking lot on the right side of the store.

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

GPS coordinates: 33.7989375, -84.3717422


Notes:

See some of the 2018 art exhibits at:

https://www.facebook.com/joyce.taaffe/media_set?set=a.10157298605685260&type=3


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