Midweek Hike: Gold Branch - Wed, Nov 18 2009

Midweek Hike: Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Recreation Area , Gold Branch Parking lot.

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Nov 18 2009 1:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Tue, Nov 10 2009 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Nov 17 2009 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

Two hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Larry Cooper
Rafiq

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This hike is ideal for new members and beginning hikers. We will go at a moderate pace; about 2 - 2.5 mph. There are three trails designated red, blue, and yellow. We will walk a loop covering most of these trails. The western part of this loop goes through rolling pine forest. The eastern part goes along the bank of Bull Sluice Lake, formed by the Chattahoochee River behind Morgan Falls Dam. We will hike about 4 miles and finish in time to miss rush hour traffic.

Required Items to Bring:
Good shoes, water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
snacks, camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on Roswell Road; 0.8 miles past I 285 turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road and drive 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Lower Roswell Road and drive 2.2 miles. Turn right just before the park sign.

Notes:

According to park regulations dogs must be on 6 ft. leash at all times.
Sunset is at 5:40 PM. Twilight ends at 6:02 PM

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

Cost Includes:

$3.00 parking fee per car

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