Event
Magnolias and Ridge Top Overlooks Winter Hike
Fee:
Free. Program is free; daily entrance fee or annual pass is required to visit the park. This may be purchased in advance or on-site at all parking areas by scanning a QR code. https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htmLocation:
Vickery Creek Unit - Oxbo Road Entrance. We will meet in the parking area and trail head in the City of Roswell Park on Oxbo Road, shown on some maps as "Oxbo Trail," and walk over to the Vickery Creek Trail. From the Historic Roswell Square travel north on Atlanta Street (Hwy 9) and Oxbo Road is at the bottom of the hill on the right. Note this is not the Covered Bridge entrance to Vickery Creek. Parking is limited; carpooling and alternative transportation are encouraged. GPS: 34° 1' 1.84" N, 84° 21' 31.36" WDates & Times
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Type of Event
This is a leisurely 2.5 hour hike with frequent stops.
Description
Join the National Park Service for a great loop hike through the oak hickory ridge forest, mesic forest, and the ridge top trail on the steep slopes above the scenic Vickery Creek Ravine. We will see very large, big leaved Umbrella Magnolias. Our loop will take us past beautiful areas. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs and, with the leaves still mostly gone, we will be able to better appreciate the extraordinary topography of this area of the Vickery Creek ravine corridor.
Please bring water, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes for a forest trail. Dress in layers with hat and gloves so you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera.