Relaxing After Work Hike at Olde Rope Mill

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Relaxing After Work Hike at Olde Rope Mill

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Olde Rope Mill Park, Woodstock

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Apr 23 2013 6:25 pm >> Tue, Apr 23 2013 8:15 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 22 2013 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 23 2013 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 50 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Pam

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a relaxing after work hike at Olde Rope Mill Park. This local gem is a mixed-use (hiking/biking/paddling) park with miles of well-maintained trails to explore. How many miles? I dunno. Lots. We’ll shoot for 2-3 miles.

We’ll meet in front of the big bridge at 6:25, sharp, so we can begin our hike immediately.

Our pace will be leisurely to moderate, and there are some minor elevation gains. If you are used to KM or Stone Mountain, this will be a snap for you. If you are used to flat terrain, this will get your blood pumping for sure!

Portions of this trip may turn into a treasure hunt of sorts, too, so there are likely to be periods of rest while we stare intently at the ground. Can you spot the morel in the image below?

It’s morel season in our area right now, and there are some places at this park that may harbor them.

Note, I haven’t found any there YET, but hoping to Tuesday evening. If you like photography, you may want to bring a camera. Morels make for interesting photo subjects as well as a gastronomical delight! In addition to that, there is a nice variety of wildflowers that also make for pretty pictures.

Be sure to bring your headlamp, just in case.

P.S.-I'm going to bring one of my dogs, and will allow up to 4 other well-behaved dogs on this event. Make sure your furry friend remains on lead and under your control at all times. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES! You are responsible for cleaning up any messes your dog makes.

Required Items to Bring:

Water/electrolyte replacement

Your smile!

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Headlamp

Camera

Snack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From I-575- Traveling North
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn right off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Take the first left onto Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.

From I-575 - Traveling South
Take Exit 9 (Ridgewalk Parkway)
Turn left off the Interstate onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Take the first left after the northbound onramp onto Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.

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