Island Ford - Fri, Aug 4 2017

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Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30350
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 4 2017  4:00 pm >> Fri, Aug 4 2017 6:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Jul 30 2017 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 4 2017 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Libby G
Trena
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will start at the Visitor's Center.  The Visitor's Center is located all the way down the entrance road to the very end which is about one mile from the entrance off Roberts Drive.  We will be hiking the wooded trails the entire time.

Pace will be moderate...not a stroll and not a fitness hike, something in the middle.


Required Items to Bring:

Water.

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

Snacks. 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta, travel north on Highway 400 to Northridge Road - Exit 6.

As you exit, remain in the right lane and cross the highway bridge.

Turn right (north) at the first traffic light to Dunwoody Place.

Continue north for 0.6 mile and turn right (east) on Roberts Drive.

Go for 0.7 mile, crossing beneath Highway 400 to Island Ford Parkway.

Turn right (north).


Notes:

Restrooms are available at the Visitor's Center which is at the end of Island Ford Parkway.  Open until 5 pm.

Island Ford phone number is 678-538-1200 and website is www.nps.gov/chat - Island Ford.


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