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Fast 90 minutes at Sope Creek




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Fast 90 minutes at Sope Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 5 2014  6:00 pm >> Thu, Jun 5 2014 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, May 30 2014 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 5 2014 5:30 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Eric P
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The plan is to keep up a steady very fast pace(4mph -4.5mph) for the entire duration of the hike with NO REST BREAKS The exact route we take will vary but we should be back in 90 minutes. This event is primarily for getting a good work out in but I will try to pass by some of the more interesting parts of the park along the way.

Although the hike is only 5.5-6.5 miles and over relatively easy terrain which would normally be an easy D3 it is rated as a D4 event due to the very fast pace and is most suitable for people who can comfortably complete D4 and D5 events. I will be walking the entire way but some people have found that they may have to occassionally jog slowly to keep up.

Please try to arrive a couple of minutes early as we will be starting right on time at 6pm.

 

There is a $3 daily parking fee payable by cash or check at the Sope Creek parking lot unless you already have a season pass.

If you bring a dog, park rules say that they must be on a leash.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Footware that you are comfortable hiking in

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Sope Creek Parking Lot (Paper Mill Road)

3760 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA

GPS Coordinates: 33.939515,-84.441905

Directions: Take Interstate 75 North out of Atlanta to Windy Hill Road (exit 260). Turn right on Windy Hill Road, and then left on Powers Ferry Road. At the intersection of Powers Ferry and Terrell Mill Road, take a right on Terrell Mill. Take a right on Paper Mill Road; the park entrance is approximately 1 mile further on Paper Mill Road on the right.

From Johnson Ferry Road, cross the river going North; turn left at the light at the Powers Road intersection, this helps to avoid afternoon traffic on Paper Mill. Then turn left at the four way stop onto Woodlawn Drive. Follow it until it dead ends into Paper Mill and turn to the right.  Stay on Paper Mill as it winds along to the Sope Creek bridge.  Once you cross the bridge, be alert for the Sope Creek sign on your left, about 1/4 mile from the bridge.

If you're traveling south on Johnson Ferry Road, turn right at Powers Road and proceed according to the directions above.


Notes:
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