Moderate Monday Morning Hike at Island Ford - Mon, Jun 28 2021

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Moderate Monday Morning Hike at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford CRNRA   Hike: Moderate Monday Morning Hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jun 28 2021  10:00 am >> Mon, Jun 28 2021 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 24 2021 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 28 2021 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Jan T
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

It's Monday - - and since I'm leaving town for a week and will miss my Thursday hike at Island Ford, I thought it would be nice to do a slower Monday morning hike there!   We'll start at the upper parking lot (first on the left as you enter the park) and take the Lollipop Trail with a unique route (provided by David V.!)  After returning to the parking lot, if time permits, we'll venture down to the river and back, hopefully getting in around 5 miles of trails.

There's a $5 parking fee for Island Ford, which you can pay for online ((https://www.nps.gov/chat/index.htm), at the Visitor Center (a mile down the road), or at the kiosk using your smart phone and credit card.  If you plan to hike with the AOC throughout the year, it's definitely worth purchasing an annual pass for $40.

Bathrooms are available at the Visitor Center.  Please allow 15 minutes to drive there and back before the hike.  We'll start the hike on time out of respect for those who arrive early and are ready to hike at 10 am.


Required Items to Bring:

 

WATER!!  (Whether you think you need it or not!)

Sturdy shoes

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

 

Insect repellant/sunscreen/hate

Hiking poles are recommended to lots of rocks and roots on the trails.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR LEFT as you enter the park!

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.


Notes:

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

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


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

You can remove your registration yourself up until the start time of the park.  

If you have an emergency and can't withdraw yourself, please text me with a reason for your last-minute cancellation.  Just FYI, I really dislike last minute cancellations when there are folks on the waiting list. Be considerate and withdraw the night before if you know you can't join us.