NEW TIME! - Rottenwood Creek Hike - Paces Mill Boat Ramp Lot - Fri, Apr 9 2021

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NEW TIME! - Rottenwood Creek Hike - Paces Mill Boat Ramp Lot


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Paces Mill Lot - Cobb Parkway at Chattahoochee River crossing   Urban Hike: NEW TIME! - Rottenwood Creek Hike - Paces Mill Boat Ramp Lot  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 9 2021  10:00 am >> Fri, Apr 9 2021 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 8 2021 3:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 9 2021 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

(Sorry about the time change!  Neglected to remember an appointment in the afternoon!)

We have Gary's blessing to do his Friday hikes at Rottenwood Creek whenever the mood strikes us - - while he's going his 1000 mile trek on the Appalacian Trail.

This event is considered an urban hike because it's totally on a cement path.  No briars, mud, rocks, or stumps to worry about.  No poles needed. So good running shoes or sneakers are an appropriate choice for footwear.

Gary has set up this hike to be fast - between 3.5 to 3.7 mph while we're moving.  Extra time is added to make stops when we see something interesting along the trail, such as a heron, deer, intereting graffiti, or pretty flowers.

Elevation gain is about 300 feet, with one long hill and a few shorter ones that follow soon after.  (Gary calls it one hill with a few knobs - - but I see it differently!)

There's a $5 parking fee at this lot if you don't have an annual CRNRA pass or an America the Beautiful pass.  Payment can be made at the kiosk using your smartphone, or you can purchase a pass online in advance at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm   .

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable, well-cushioned shoes for pavement.

Bring along a facemask to use when social distancing isn't possible - - CDC Guidelines

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

On Google Maps, type in Paces Mill Boat Ramp  (Be careful!  Other GPS programs will take you to the wrong place.)

This lot is at the end of the Chattahoochee River Bridge on Cobb Parkway.  

Park close to the bathroom house.


Notes:

Bathrooms are available at the parking lot.

Parking is $5, payable with your smartphone at the lot or in advance at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm


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

If rain is likely, the event will be cancelled.