Saturday Stroll at SOPE CREEK

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Saturday Stroll at SOPE CREEK

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

SOPE CREEK

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 17 2026 7:00 am >> Sat, Oct 17 2026 9:30 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 9 2026 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 16 2026 7:07 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4.7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Why wake up before the crack of dawn to hike? Because you are an early riser, and as an added bonus, you get to...

1. Beat the traffic and/or summer heat,

2. Catch a spectacular sunrise, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

That's a win-win-win by any standards. BTW, this is NOT a fast, fitness hike, but I do need to be home before dinner, so we’ll maintain a decent mind-body pace of 2 to 2.5 mph with a couple of hydration breaks along the way!

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water (2 to 3 litres), and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Hat & sunglasses

Raingear or poncho (just in case)

Snack

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Trailhead: Sope Creek Trailhead Parking Lot. 3726 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

Notes:

1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

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

3. 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.

4. When an event has an active waitlist, the trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and then fail to attend the event.

5. If you need to get in touch, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

6. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE, except in severe thunderstorms, or freezing rain.

7. 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, however, CRNRA charges a daily $5 parking fee, so you can either display your AMERICA The BEAUTIFUL pass on your dashboard, or buy your CRNRA daily pass online here:

https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm#spci_0AA1FEAB-9CBE-67AA-A344295A833013E8

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