Hike after the Cold at Island Ford - Sat, Feb 21 2015

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Hike after the Cold at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Hike after the Cold at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 21 2015  3:00 pm >> Sat, Feb 21 2015 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 19 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 21 2015 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
Laura X
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Saturday is supposed to reach 50 degrees!

Island Ford has some great hiking trails and it's also the location of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Park Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station. We will hike almost 5.5 miles of these trails at a moderate to fast pace, including sections along the river as well as in the woods. The are a few hills, but nothing too strenuous. We will visit the Magical Pond!

The meeting point will be at the Visitors' Center parking lot. You can purchase an annual parking pass at the Visitors' Center. 

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. All dogs must be on a leash at all times and owners must be prepared to clean up after their dogs, if necessary.

 

Thanks Tony C for the picture!
 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

$3 for parking permit or permit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles

Layers 

Plastic bag to pick up trash


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From northbound US 19 and GA 400
- Take exit #6 (Northridge Road).
- Coming off the exit, stay in the right lane, cross over GA 400, and turn right onto Dunwoody Place.
- Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive.
- Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

From southbound US 19 and GA 400
- Take exit #6 (Northridge Road)
- Continue straight ahead at the traffic light onto Dunwoody Place.
- Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive.
- Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

***Once you enter the park, keep going around a mile until you get to the Visitors' Center.***

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf


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