Begin Thanksgiving day with a hike at Island Ford - Thu, Nov 26 2015

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Begin Thanksgiving day with a hike at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Begin Thanksgiving day with a hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 26 2015  9:00 am >> Thu, Nov 26 2015 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 23 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 26 2015 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DaveO
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Begin Thanksgiving Day with a hike at Island Ford.

We will cover 5-6 miles at a moderate pace by heading over to the river trail and then adventure up a few of the back hills and loop around.  We'll stop to enjoy the scenery and hydrate, but expect to keep a steady pace throughout the hike. 

We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot which is at the END of Island Ford Parkway.

Definition of a D2 hike: Gentle to moderate elevation gain 400 to 1000 feet, moderate pace generally 4-6 miles.  

We'll start the hike promptly at 9:00 am.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet everyone before we start.

Up to 2 dogs can come on the hike. Please register your dog when you RSVP. You must use a leash at all times in accordance with the Park rules. 

If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $3 daily pass at the pay station in the parking lot. 

Do not leave any valuables in your car including the trunk since vandalism has happened in the past.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Liquids 

$3.00 cash or your annual parking pass

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

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

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.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


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