This hike is in a perfect location and includes so many wonderful attractions!! If you love gorgeous scenery and enjoy meeting new friends, then you don’t want to miss our light hike this month! While walking along this trail, you should expect to see: a covered bridge next to Big Creek, the old mill dam dating back to the civil war, beautiful trails and real bathrooms ALL WITHOUT parking fees. There are numerous hills but this will not be a race. If this is your first Echo event, you will be greeted with open arms!! We can't wait to meet you! This will be a hike with a difficulty level of D - 2 with a distance of 3 miles For your sake and the sake of the group, please do not assume beyond your ability. Hiking Rating Scale: Hike Difficulty – D2 D1 Easy (beginner hikers) mostly flat D2 Easy to moderate (regular hikers) some hills D3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous D4 Moderate to strenuous (challenging workout) Steep grades/agility D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far The GPS address is .Vickery Creek Park; 1 Mill Street; Roswell, GA 30075 WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water, snacks, etc. Optional Things to Bring: Bible, Hiking Poles, First-Aid Kit, GPS. No children or animals please. Lunch will be at Jason's Deli (10 min drive ); 7300 North Point Parkway, #118; Alpharetta, GA CARPOOL: Meet in the parking lot of the Best Buy at the intersection of North Point Parkway and Haynes Bridge at 9 am to depart at 9:15 am. KEEP IN MIND: There are always dangerous and unforeseen elements when out in nature: Cliffs, water hazards, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, rocky, icy and have steep embankments. Shoes and clothing may get muddy or wet. The woods are your bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. MORE INFO: George Graves gravesfam@windstream.net or 678-549-7767
Echo: Light Hike to Vickery Creek Park
Sat, Feb 9th
9:30am - 12pm
Vickery Creek Park
1 Mill Street
Roswell, GA 30075