Hike - Learn - Protect @ Vickery Mill - Wed, Dec 18 2019

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Hike - Learn - Protect @ Vickery Mill


The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Vickery Creek - Mill Parking lot   Volunteer: Hike - Learn - Protect @ Vickery Mill  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Dec 18 2019  1:00 pm >> Wed, Dec 18 2019 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Dec 10 2019 6:21 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 18 2019 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
SusanF
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a leisurely hike around the beautiful and rugged trails at Vickery Creek.  It's one of the many parks along the 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA).  Vickery Creek is unique.  One side of the river (Big Creek) belongs to Roswell, and the other to the National Park Service.  Today's hike will focus on the CRNRA trails across the covered bridge.

When I (Susan) joined the AOC, I discovered we put a lot of miles on local trails.  To give back, I became an active CRNRA volunteer and recently became liaison between the two organizations.  Most trail work is done by volunteers so the parks need our help to protect and maintain them.  This is the first of many AOC/CRNRA volunteer events.  Initially, I'll focus on awareness and will discuss different volunteer activities and opportunities.  On the trails, I'll point out challenges and will introduce our new Adopt-A-Park program.  Please bring a small plastic bag to collect trash along the way.

We'll meet at The Roswell Mill parking area.  Drive to the bottom of the road/hill where plenty of free parking is available.  We'll meet near the park benches by the wooden entrance and start promptly at 1 PM, so please arrive 10 minutes early.

GPS users can use the following destination:  34.01382, -84.35896

Restrooms are located near the covered bridge.  Allow extra time to use the facilities before the hike starts.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes

Water

Small plastic bag for trash

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

Hiking poles if you use them

Curiousity & interest in volunteering

Questions


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The Roswell Mill parking is near the intersection of Hwy 9 (S. Atlanta St) & Hwy 120 (Marietta Hwy).  Keep driving down the road until you get to the big parking lot at the bottom of the hill.  Parking is free. 

Roswell Mill - Vickery Creek

1 Mill Street

Roswell, GA

34.01382, -84.35896


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