Headlamp Hiking - Boling Park (Canton Ga) - Jug Creek Loop

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Headlamp Hiking - Boling Park (Canton Ga) - Jug Creek Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Canton, Ga

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jul 26 2012 6:45 pm >> Thu, Jul 26 2012 9:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jul 23 2012 10:18 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 26 2012 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Shane Sutton

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Headlamp-Hikers,

This will be a fun hike with a fast pace. Nothing too strenuous just have to hump it a little to get done because its a weeknight. This will be a little longer than my normal Headlamp Hikes so be prepared for being finished later. You will need a flashlight or headlamp (preferred) around the end.

The park is located behind Cherokee High School but has its own entrance (Boling Park). Please drive "all the way" to the back of the park and look for the Porta Johns. This is where we enter the park to hike. Look for other AOC'ers.

Since it is now July, temperatures will be in the upper 70's to mid 80's. Bring a bookbag or Camelback so you can carry water and rain gear.

***If there is a chance of rain or it is raining this will not cancel the hike, but a tornado will!!***

New AOC members and beginners are more than welcome to attend but please be ready to hike!!!! The hike is a little over 6 miles total, and this is a good way to judge if you are ready to attempt some longer hikes with the AOC.

***Anyone that wants to stay around there is a Sports Bar in downtown Canton about two miles away that will not be closed, but will probably not be selling food.***

Required Items to Bring:

Headlamp or Flashlight
Jacket (Raincoat if raining)
Small pack/backpack
Water
Hiking boots or shoes
Snack

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

hat
Hiking poles
Camera

***If raining bring change of clothes***

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-575 North to Exit 16.
Left off the exit towards Hwy20
At the light (dead ends) take a right
head north on Hwy 5 (Marietta Hwy)
Boling Park is on the left past the bridge
Park entrance is before you get to Cherokee High School
If you get the the School you are too far.

Once inside the park entrance, go all the way to the back past the fields to the rear parking lot. That is where the hike starts, look for you fellow AOC'ers.

*******************Rain or Shine************************

Notes:

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