Evening hike on the Etowah Trail

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Evening hike on the Etowah Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Boling Park - Canton

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Feb 7 2012 6:30 pm >> Sun, Feb 5 2012 8:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 5 2012 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 7 2012 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Paula Schubert
Hilke Neuerburg

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Get ready for a little night hiking on the Etowah Trail at Boling Park in Canton.

Our evening will consist of a 5 mile loop, hiked at a moderate pace. It's nothing strenuous, but there will be some gradual hills to get in a decent workout.

We'll be hiking in the dark, so you'll need to bring a headlamp/flashlight.

***If there is a chance of rain or it is raining, the hike will not be cancelled***

New AOC members and beginners are more than welcome to attend!!!! The hike is a little over 5 miles total and this is a good way to judge if you are ready to attempt some longer hikes with the AOC.

Required Items to Bring:
Headlamp or Flashlight
Jacket (Raincoat if raining)
Small pack/backpack
Water
Hiking boots or shoes
Snack

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Boling Park in Canton, GA

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Directions (If you can't find on GOOGLE maps above)

Take I-75 North to I-575 North

From I-575-N, take exit 16 and merge GA-140 W/GA-20 W toward GA-5 N.

You are going to come to a stoplight (Williamson Brother BBQ is to the right of the light). This is GA-5 (Hwy 5). Take a Right on GA-5N.

Travel a little less than 1/2 a mile, cross over the Etowah River bridge and take next left into Boling Park. (Big sign in the front of the park)

(If you pass Cherokee High School, then you've gone just a tad bit too far. Boling Park is actually behind the school and runs along the Etowah River).

Ok, so once you turn turn into Boling Park, continue until you come to the back of the park. You'll pass a lot of soccer fields and watch out for those speed bumps!!

Park in the very back of the park. There's a ton of of parking back there. We'll be meeting in the Pavillion to which is on the right once you get back there. The park does have restrooms.

Notes:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:
Rain or shine unless severe weather.