Lollipops & Loops - Fast Workout After Work - Thu, Apr 13 2017

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Lollipops & Loops - Fast Workout After Work


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford Chattahoochee National Park   Hike: Lollipops & Loops - Fast Workout After Work  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 13 2017  6:00 pm >> Thu, Apr 13 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 5 2017 5:43 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 13 2017 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Mike S
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll do some combination of lollipops and loops.  Covering a 6+ miles and 550+ ft of elvation gain in 2 hours.  This will be a fast paced hike, averaging over 3.0 mph.  

We'll meet at the first parking lot, on the left, inside Island Ford National Park.  The hike will start at 6:00  (sorry, we cannot wait for latecomers).  

You must bring Water.

Bathrooms and parking passes are available at the Island Ford Visitor Center until 5:00 pm -  go about one mile, from the park entrance, until the road ends.  Arrive early to allow time for restrooms or if you need a parking pass.  From the Visitor Center, head back towards the park entrance to the first parking lot (it is just inside the front gate to the park)

There is a $3.00 daily parking fee unless you have an annual pass.  If you need to purchase a day parking pass you can do so at the kiosk at the visitor center parking lot.  Annual passes can be purchased from 9:00 to 5:00 at the visitor center for $35.

There have been vehicle break-ins - please leave all valuables at home


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots

Water

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

Dry shirt for after the hike.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1998 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.


Notes:
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