GROUNDHOG DAY MEDLOCK-CANDLER LAKE-DRUID HILLS

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GROUNDHOG DAY MEDLOCK-CANDLER LAKE-DRUID HILLS

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South Peachtree Creek Trail (Boardwalk)

Hike: GROUNDHOG DAY MEDLOCK-CANDLER LAKE-DRUID HILLS

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 2 2025 7:00 am >> Sun, Feb 2 2025 9:37 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 30 2025 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 2 2025 5:07 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 37 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6.4 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

All right woodchuck chuckers...it's finally Groundhog Day!

Whether we see a groundhog or not, and whether the groundhog sees its shadow or not, one thing is certain: we're hiking the refurbished South Peachtree Creek boardwalk from MEDLOCK PARK to the Candler Lake loop (on the Emory campus) on to Druid Hills, and back!

We'll maintain a FAST pace (15-16 min/mile = 3.75 to 4 mph) for the duration of the hike, with a short break at Candler Lake and another one at the Druid Hills junction.

FULL DISCLOSURE:

This is a FAST-PACED HIKE (15-16 min/mile = 3.75 to 4 mph), so if you prefer a slower pace, have mobility issues, or are recovering from injury, please sit this one out!

The majority of the hike is on a wooden boardwalk or concrete path, with some sections on gravel, dirt etc., so wear appropriate footwear.

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear
Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction
Water, and
Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Hat
Snack
Camera
Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I will email detailed directions a day or two before the hike.

Notes:

1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

2. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

3. If you need to get in touch, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

4. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event!

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

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.