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Hiking feet - Sweet treat #1


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Big Creek Greenway
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 20 2010  1:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 17 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 20 2010 8:00 am
Event Duration:approximately 2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Angela
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Bring your hiking feet, camera, and canine friends and join me on a beautiful afternoon hike as we are embraced by the warmer temperatures!

The Big Creek Greenway, maintained by the city of Alpharetta, recently reopened now that the rains have subsided.  The creek is a tributary of the Chattahoochee River. It begins in Forsyth County and flows south, ending into the Chattahoochee in Roswell. 

There are over 6 miles of a wide, winding, concrete path that makes this place ideal for hiking and spending time with canine companions.  Wildlife will surround you as this area encircles a wetland and can offer sightings of bluebirds, deer, ducks, wild turkeys and blue heron.

Afterwards, there will be an optional sweet treat for anyone who wishes to tag along.

 


Required Items to Bring:
comfortable clothes and hiking shoes/boots, water to stay hydrated, a smile and sense of adventure!  No whiners, complainers, or type As allowed. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:-Take exit 8-Mansell Road off of GA 400 and go east (if you were originally
northbound on 400 turn right at the end of the ramp, if southbound then turn left).

-Go to North Point Parkway (.1 to .2 miles from ramp depending on your direction on 400)

-Turn left (north) on North Point Parkway and get in the right lane and go .7 miles to Ethan Allen building on right

-When you reach the Ethan Allen-GO SLOWLY.

-There will be a small sign just past Ethan Allen that says 'Big Creek Greenway Parking'
-This sign is easy to miss if you're going too fast!

-Turn right at sign and proceed to parking


Notes:

There are restrooms at the trailhead. No charge for parking.


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


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