Thursday After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge - Thu, Apr 22 2010

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Thursday After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Alpharetta, GA
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 22 2010  5:45 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sat, Apr 10 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 21 2010 4:00 pm
Event Duration:approx 2 1/2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Warren
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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: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is a great park with a lot of variety.  We get the river views, hike up some small hills, through an open field and beside a lake. We may even see a few deer or blue heron if we are lucky....numerous squirrels are guaranteed. 

There is very little elevation change along the route...about 500 feet of total ascent for the entire hike. We will be moving at a good pace on the flat areas, which is about 90% of the time.  However, everyone can take the hills at their own pace.  This is more of a social hike than a fitness one, but you should still get a good workout in.  The total distance is about 5 1/2 miles.  

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for weather
Walking shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
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water and snacks
camera

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


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Notes:

Ordinary there is a $3 parking fee, but I think this is National Parks week , so it shouldn't be necessary.
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