Chatt NRA North to South: Part 7 - Gold Branch (After work hike) - Mon, Jun 22 2009

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Chatt NRA North to South: Part 7 - Gold Branch (After work hike)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chatt NRA - Gold Branch
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jun 22 2009  6:30 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Jun 16 2009 8:45 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 22 2009 3:00 pm
Event Duration:approx 2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Denise Van Huss
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This series of hikes is designed to celebrate the beautiful collection of parks that we have in "our own backyard”, the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. Administered by the National Park Service, the Chatt NRA offers miles of scenic trails, picturesque river views, and sightings of aquatic wildlife.

While the AOC frequently offers hikes at many of these parks, I thought it would be fun to hike all the branches, starting from the most northern (Bowmans Island) to the most southern (East and West Palisades).

Part 7: Gold Branch

A portion of this park borders Bull Sluice lake which is created by Morgan Falls dam backing up the river just to the south.   We will stay along the lake and the river for the most part, but also hike up into the woods where we may see some deer if we are lucky.   

We are taking advantage of the second longest day of the year to start at around 6:30 but still get in at least two hours of hiking time.   Total distance should be about 5 miles and the pace will be moderate.  There are some short hills, but nothing major, especially if we take them slowly.


Required Items to Bring:
  • at least 1 liter of water/sports drink
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  • camera 
  • insect repellent

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/goldbranch.htm


    Notes:

    This is a rain or shine event...unless there is severe weather (thunderstorms).

    $3 parking fee


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