Jones Bridge Friday Afternoon Hike - Fri, Aug 21 2009

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Jones Bridge Friday Afternoon Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee NRA Jones Bridge Unit
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 21 2009  4:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 12 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 21 2009 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Denise Van Huss
Tony C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is one of the more popular of the Chattahoochee NRA parks. We will cover roughly 5.5 miles of trails which mostly follow the river and then up a small ridge into the woods.

I plan to walk at a steady pace about 3mph and take 2 short 10-minute breaks. There is very little elevation change along the trail...about 400 feet of total ascent for the entire hike.



DID YOU KNOW?
Jones Bridge spanned the Chattahoochee River from 1904-1922 falling into disrepair in the 1930's. Half of the bridge was "stolen" in 1940, neighbors didn't know the workers cutting the bridge were not authorized to do so until it was too late.


Required Items to Bring:
Water
Hiking/Trail Shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Bugspray!

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at end of road.

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


Notes:
There are restrooms at the trailhead.

$3 parking fee or Chatt NRA annual pass required

This event will occur rain or shine.

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