Monday Morning at Gold Branch - Mon, May 17 2021

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Monday Morning at Gold Branch


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Monday Morning at Gold Branch   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 17 2021  10:00 am >> Mon, May 17 2021 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, May 13 2021 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 17 2021 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
SusanF
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Gold Branch is an excellent trail to hike.  The views of the river and Bull Sluice Lake are always beautiful and never fail to lift spirits.   We will be near the shoreline for much of the hike, making for some very scenic views.

This will be a moderate trek through the park, covering both the perimeter trail and several of the more challenging cross trails.  The trails are rather technical in places with rocks, roots, and holes, so this is NOT a good event for beginners who haven't hiked in the woods.

We will start the hike promptly at 10:00 am, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time to pay for a parking pass and meet your fellow hikers. The terrain is hilly with some short, steep ascents.   The cross trails offer longer hills, so even at a moderate pace, we'll get in a cardio workout.

We'll allow 3 members with dogs on the hike, so if three dog-people are already registered, please do not add yours.  Dogs should be able to keep up the pace and should be kept under control at all times.  There is a leash law at this and all CNRA trails, with a $75 fine per dog if violated (and caught!).

This is a unit of the CNRA, so a $5 parking fee is required (if you don't have an annual pass). Be prepared to pay via your smartphone at the kiosk, or purchase a pass in advance at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm


Required Items to Bring:
  • water
  • good hiking shoes (a must!)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

hiking poles if you have them - - the trails have lots of rocks, roots, and hills


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

5690 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068

The coordinates are 33.98237094  and -84.385314

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road.  The sign is now visible from the road since bushes have been trimmed during road expansion;  however, the park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you're not watching for it.  If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about .6 miles from Johnson Ferry.  If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left.  If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when you go around the circle.  The park is about .6 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off!  




Notes:

$5 CRNRA parking fee required

Trail map available at
https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Gold-Branch.pdf


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

You can cancel yourself up to 10:00 am;  after that, please phone/text Joyce at 404-788-4089.