Super Sunday Hike at Island Ford (perfect to level up ) - Sun, Feb 19 2017

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Super Sunday Hike at Island Ford (perfect to level up )


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, Ga   Hike: Super Sunday Hike at Island Ford (perfect to level up )   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 19 2017  9:00 am >> Sun, Feb 19 2017 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Feb 14 2017 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 19 2017 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Fast
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:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Super Sunday Hike

Hey everyone, it is in town and perfect for a Sunday morning hike. So, let us get some miles in at one of my favorite Chattahoochee Parks - “Island Ford”.  While this trail is not a mountain trail, it is close to Atlanta, gives us time to do other stuff today, is an excellent trail with some moderate slopes, rocky terrain, and narrow trails. This will give us just enough perks in the trail to make it fun, challenging and rewarding.  Of course, there are some amazing views of the Chattahoochee (lot os wildlife to see). We will take a couple of quick stops for photos.    

For this event, we will cover 7 miles of trail at a fast pace. However, if you are a hiker that would like to advance to the next level or try hiking greater distance at a faster pace please join me. This is an awesome trail and we will loop back to the parking lot a time or two if someone needs to abort.   (To get credit for the D3 hike you must complete the entire 7 miles with us).  

With this in mind, our Super Sunday hike start's at the first parking lot on the left,  and we will make our way through all of the trails at a moderate fast pace to complete 7 miles.  We will not be running this trail, but definitely plan to get some exercise.  

We are starting at the  first parking lot on the left as you turn in to the park.

I look forward to hiking with you at Super Sunday!

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Athletic or hiking shoes, snacks, and water.

$3.00 for parking

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

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

Park at the First Parking Lot on the Left - the first lot on the left http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm


Notes:

We will start the hike promptly at 9:00 am.   Arrive 5 minutes early to purchase a pass and to check in.

$3.00 to park

bathrooms open at visitor center

no bathrooms where we are parking


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Cost Includes:

Please be reminded that this area requires a $3 (cash) parking pass if you don't already own an annual pass.  No change is available. 


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.