Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Gold Branch (All Levels) - Sat, Feb 4 2017

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Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Gold Branch (All Levels)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Gold Branch (All Levels)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 4 2017  8:00 am >> Sat, Feb 4 2017 9:30 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 29 2017 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 4 2017 8:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

It is time for one of my favorite trails for Saturday Morning!


With this in mind, let us take the time to hike and energize at another one of my favorite hiking trails: Gold Branch.

This trail is a bit rugged which gives it some adventure, and has a few slopes and rocks for a bit of challenge. This is not a difficult trail, but one that gives hikers a sense of outdoor adventure on an intown hike. In addition, to the awesome trails at Gold Branch, there are some amazing views of the Chattahoochee River and all of its wildlife, plants and the trees.

All levels are welcome to join on this hike. We will be starting promptly at 8am and plan to complete our 5 mile hike by 9:30am. Yes, we will be moving at a moderate pace, but it is going to be fun: so please join me for this energizing hike!   

 


There is a 3.00 fee for parking and there are no bathrooms on the premise.

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • water
  • good hiking shoes (a must!)
  • 3.00 for parking
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

hiking poles if you like to use them - - the trails have lots of rocks, roots, and hills.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road.  The sign is now visible from the road since bushes have been trimmed during road expansion;  however, the park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you're not watching for it.  If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry.  If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left.  If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn.  The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off after 2 miles!  

Address: 5690 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, Ga 30068

Here is the link providing detailed instructions:

http://www.np s.gov/chat/planyourvisit/goldbranch.htm< /a>  

The coordinates are 33.98237094  and -84.385314


Notes:

$3 parking fee at this location.

Trail map available at
http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/ upload/Trail-Map-2006-Gold- Branch- B&W.pdf 


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