Early Saturday Hike at Gold Branch - Sat, Aug 19 2017

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Early Saturday Hike at Gold Branch


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: CRNRA - Gold Branch   Hike: Early Saturday Hike at Gold Branch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 19 2017  8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 19 2017 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 14 2017 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 19 2017 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Diana
Holt Ward
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join Holt and I for a hike at Gold Branch 

We will meet in the parking lot on Lower Roswell Road and hike the main loop trail in a clockwise direction.  There is a bit of gentle elevation - nothing too strenous.  We will be hiking at a moderate pace.  Total hike will be two hours and approxmiately 5 miles. We will stop for a couple very brief water breaks.

Gold Branch has many, many roots, ruts, uneven ground, etc so hiking shoes are a must and hiking poles are suggested.  

There are NO restrooms at this location

 

$3 cash for a daily parking pass - OR if you have the annual CRNRA pass just display in your vehicle and you are good to go.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Approx physical address is 6156 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta GA   30068

 

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road.  The park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you are not watching for it.  The sign is just a green street sign that says Gold Branch Drive. 

If you are coming from Johnson Ferry Road it is on the right about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry. 

If you are coming from Wileo, it is also a couple of miles but will be on your left. 

If you are following Azalea Drive turn left onto Wileo but be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn in the roundabout.   The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell on your left.  


Notes:
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