Intown Hiking - Sun, Feb 26 2006

Intown Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vickery Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 26 2006 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 24 2006 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Easy to Moderate 5 Miles

From the parking lot we will descend to the banks of the picturesque Hog Wallow Creek. After a few minutes walk we will reach Oxbo Dr. and Big Creek. We will cross the creek on a bridge and enter the park proper. After walking East and South we will leave the park and walk a short distance to the banks of the Chattahoochee. We will return to the park and walk back to our cars following Big Creek upstream. We will be on bluffs above the creek, and the views can be quite spectacular. Along the way we will cross the creek on a recently constructed covered bridge, and visit the ruins of an old cotton mill and have a close look at the nearby dam. If time permits, we will also visit Founder’s Cemetery, where several of the early settlers of Roswell are buried.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Good hiking shoes
Water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Waller Park Extension parking lot, Roswell, 10am. Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on GA 400 until Exit 6 (Northridge Road). Proceed West and cross the bridge over GA 400. After about 0.3 miles Northridge dead ends on Roswell Rd. Turn right and drive 2 or 3 miles to the Chattahoochee River. After crossing the river you will be on Atlanta Rd. Continue 0.6 miles on Atlanta Rd. and take a right on Oxboro Dr (NOTE:The street sign for Oxbo Dr is not very visible from Atlanta St. There is a Chevron gas station at the corner. You must turn right before the station). After 0.6 miles you will reach Dobbs Road (there will be a sign on your left pointing to Waller Park Extension) turn left on Dobbs. After 0.3 miles you will see the parking lot on your right. Try to park in the spots designated for trail parking.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes, but not in extreme conditions.

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Cost Includes:

Free!

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