Chastain Park in the rain but no mud (5.5 miles of pavement) - Wed, Oct 28 2020

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Chastain Park in the rain but no mud (5.5 miles of pavement)


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Chastain Park (North Buckhead near Sandy Springs)
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 28 2020  8:30 am >> Wed, Oct 28 2020 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 26 2020 5:56 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 28 2020 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
1:45 moving time
 
5.5 miles
 
505 foot elevation gain
 
3.2 mph 
 
no roots, no rocks, no mud, no stairs, no water crossings
 
Rain in the morning followed by thunderstorms that afternoon and rain with high winds Thursday so let's hike in the morning!
 
Although I have extended the hike, we will have new pavement each step of the way -- no retracing.
 
The park is the largest park acreage for the City of Atlanta and is dominated by 18- hole North Fulton golf course which will provide multiple long fairway views as we hike the golf course perimeter.
 
                 Dogs are welcome.
 
                              
Meeting place

We will meet at the "storm shelter"(a small covered bus stop-like area) at the north end of the Red Parking lot.  This location is next to the Amphitheater and in front of the covered horse practice facility so it should be easy for everyone to locate. 

Plan to meet a few minutes early for our socially distanced circle of hikers for hiker introductions.  We wll depart on time and leave promptly.  If you are running late, come anyway and hike on your own.  It is difficult to get lost here.

There is no restroom in the Red lot but there will be a restroom stop 0.5 miles into the hike and a portolet 2/3 through the hike.


Required Items to Bring:

PLENTY OF WATER TO STAY HYDRATED!!!!  

comfortable clothes and shoes, and a smile  : )

 Pavement:  I suggest wearing cushioned sidewalk running shoes over wearing trail shoes if you have them.

Masks are not required but we will strive for social distancing and focus the hike on the widest walks and least used trails.

 

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

How is your rain gear? umbrella?

This is a great scenario for a gear test and you would rather find out this way than in other scenarios

How comfortable is your face mask in the rain?  not required


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the RED parking lot at the corner of Elliott Galloway Way & Powers Ferry Rd NW.

The above photo shows the sign at this parking lot entrance.


Here is the google maps link for the red lot: 

https://goo.gl/maps/iN5qMaMgCGEH9qie8

From south of Chastain Park, go north on Roswell Road to W Wieuca Road NW.

From north of Chastain Park, go south on Roswell Road to W Wieuca Road NW.

Turn onto West Wieuca Road and cross over Lake Forrest Road. This will take you through the park.

Continue west on West Wieuca Road to Powers Ferry Road.

Turn right on Powers Ferry and turn into parking lot on right immediately before Elliott Galloway Way.

Look for the small, wood covered bus stop at the North end of the parking lot.


Notes:

A couple dogs may be allowed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.  Please be prepared to clean up behind your pet to help keep the park nice for everyone. 


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

Cost Includes:

Free parking!


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

If there are any bad cells on weather radar we will cancel