Sunrise at ISLAND FORD - Sun, Jan 14 2024

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Sunrise at ISLAND FORD


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford CRNRA   Hike: Sunrise at ISLAND FORD  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 14 2024  7:00 am >> Sun, Jan 14 2024 9:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 10 2024 7:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 13 2024 7:07 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.2 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: This is a moderately strenuous, FAST PACED hike with 500+ foot elevation gain. If you have mobility issues, or are recovering from injury, or prefer a slow pace, please sit this one out!

So, the grand plan is to park at the middle of the dumbell-shaped trail, hike the north end of the loop, then head south towards the Hewlett Lodge Visitor Center to catch the sun as it rises over the Chattahoochee river. 

We'll maintain a brisk 3.5 to 3.7 mile pace (approx 17 min/mile) over the duration, with a few stops along the way to commune with the sunrise and the river. Feel free to bring your trekking poles - the trail may be muddy and treacherous in places. 


Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water

and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Snack

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I will email detailed directions a few days before the event.


Notes:

  1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  2. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  3. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE, however, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however, CRNRA requires a parking pass:

To purchase a daily parking pass, go here: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/2626

To purchase the Annual pass, go here: https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/11655368/

If you already have a National Parks pass, you're good to go!

 

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

  1. If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If after the deadline, please TEXT or leave a voicemail at 4O4 7-five-4 5OO5. BTW, calling me will send you to my voicemail, thanks to those annoying robocalls, so feel free to leave a message.

  2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.