Friday After Work Hike: Vickery Creek - Fri, Nov 2 2012

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Friday After Work Hike: Vickery Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, Waller Park Extension parking lot, Roswell.   Hike: Friday After Work Hike: Vickery Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Nov 2 2012  5:00 pm >> Fri, Nov 2 2012 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 8 2012 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 2 2012 2:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace: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:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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.


Required Items to Bring:

Water, good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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flashlight


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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 1.5 miles to the Chattahoochee River. After crossing the river you will be on Atlanta Rd. Continue 1.3 miles on Atlanta Rd. and take a right on Oxbo Dr (NOTE:The street sign for Oxbo Dr. is not very visible from Atlanta St. There is a 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:

Sunset is at 6:44 pm. 


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Cost Includes:

Free!


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