We're going to run up into the bend of the river for the first time since the US Champs in 2012!
We'll start at the Adirondack Camp, which is still surrounded by blackberry brambles. No problem, since we will use a remote start and finish on the other side of the brambles. I got permission to take my walk-behind bush hog out there and cut a path through the thorns. (Yes I have a bush hog - doesn't everyone?) I can't guarantee there are no other brambles on your course, but the obvious ones are mapped dark green.
Courses are a little longer than usual, but there is very little climb.
Upper level courses will see pine plantations and open fields. The red will go all the way to the bend and back - wish I could run it!
See you there!
Sam
| Course | Description | Controls | Distance | Climb | E-punch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short beginner course | 10 | 3.2 km | 65 m | Yes |
| Yellow | Long beginner course | 11 | 3.4 km | 80 m | Yes |
| Orange | Intermediate course | 12 | 5.6 km | 75 m | Yes |
| Brown | Short advanced course | 10 | 5.1 km | 90 m | Yes |
| Green | Medium advanced course | 10 | 6.2 km | 120 m | Yes |
| Red | Long advanced course | 12 | 7.4 km | 150 m | Yes |
GAOC offers beginner instruction at 10am at all local meets. Runners may start their course any time between 11am and 1pm with a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off the courses by 3pm.
From I-85 North or South near Newnan, take Exit 47 Hwy. 34 (Bullsboro Blvd.). Go west .8 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 34 Bypass (M Farmer Industrial Blvd.) and go 6 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 34 (Franklin Road) at 4-way stop and go 8.2 miles. Turn right onto Thomas Powers Road and go 2.7 miles to a 4-way stop. The road name changes to Hewlett South Road. Continue straight .9 miles. Continue straight onto Bud Davis Road and go 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Flat Rock Road. The road name changes to Bobwhite Way. Continue straight to gated entrance of the park.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip rental is required if you do not have your own stick.
| Members | $7 |
| Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| E-chip Rental | $3 |
| State Park Parking Fee | $5 |
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Sam Smith 770-463-2133