Sandy Spring’s Island Ford Riverside Hike - Mon, Jan 18 2021

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Sandy Spring’s Island Ford Riverside Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Sandy Spring’s Island Ford Riverside Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jan 18 2021  1:30 pm >> Mon, Jan 18 2021 3:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Jan 16 2021 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jan 18 2021 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Memphis Russ
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
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:

Island Ford has much to offer in the way of variety of surfaces, views of the Chattahoochee, which usually hosts numerous geese and sometimes even a Great Blue Heron, and lots of short, challenging hills which get our hearts pumping!  

This is NOT a beginner's hike because the brisk pace over rough terrain presents significant challenges that require one to build up speed and endurance. Please be sure you've done some ready for a challenging hike before you tackle this one.    If you don't have an AOC record of suitable hikes, I'll be contacting you to ascertain your fitness level  I don't want to slow down the group to wait for people who can't keep up the pace, nor do I want to push you beyond your limits.

BE SURE YOU HYDRATE WELL THE DAY BEFORE THE HIKE and bring water/electrolyte drinks to the hike. Adequate fluids are essential.

We'll start at the Visitors Center parking lot.  This lot is the 3rd Parking Lot.  (At the end of the entrance road.. about 1 mile from the entrance.

We'll start the hike  promptly at 1:30 PM.   Arrive at least 5 minutes early to meet everyone before we start, and/or to purchase a $5 parking pass online, if you don't own an annual pass. Cash is no longer accepted at the kiosk.  You must use your smartphone to pay for parking.

BE SURE TO LEAVE VALUABLES AT HOME OR AT LEAST WELL OUT OF SIGHT WHEN HIKING.  CAR BREAK-INS HAVE OCCURRED IN ALL OF THE CNRA AREAS.

No more than 2 well managed dogs on the hike, so if 2 dogs are already listed, please do not add yours. If you bring your dog, it must be kept on leash at all times.   The reputation of the AOC is damaged when we break the leash law!   Please - - no aggressive dogs who might challenge other dogs or people on the hike.

Required Items to Bring:
 
Appropriate hiking shoes (waterproof if we've had recent rain)
Water (electrolyte fluids are adviseable)
Annual parking pass (or online, or on your smartphone at the parking lot, $5 purchase)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
 
Hiking poles are recommended, especially after a rainy day
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Protection for your wallet and phone in case of rain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1906 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.

Once you enter the main gate, drive down the road about 1 mile until you reach the Visitors Center (3rd parking lot) at the end of the road.


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf.  

Restrooms may still be closed, so plan accordingly.

Parking is $5, payable online or with your smartphone at the parking lot.  No cash accepted.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Please cancel your registration yourself up to the time of the hike if you can't join us after all.   It puts an unnecessary burden on the trip leaders to ask them to delete your registration before the hike starts.