Island Ford - Different Trailhead & Time! - D2 - Thu, Feb 29 2024

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Island Ford - Different Trailhead & Time! - D2


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford - First left parking lot   Hike: Island Ford - Different Trailhead & Time! - D2  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 29 2024  9:00 am >> Thu, Feb 29 2024 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 26 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 29 2024 7:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
DavidV
Laurie M
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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: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is different trailhead. Let's hike Island Ford!  Island Ford is one of our favorites of the CNRA units.  This hike includes warm up hill, walk along the river, lollipop, and the interior which has some hills. Several short breaks during our hike. Recent D2+ experience to join the hike.  Not for beginners. 

We will meet at the  first parking lot on left,  no bathrooms here so plan ahead.  

As always, please arrive at least 10 minutes early for introductions giving us an on time start for the hike.

Parking pass required. $5 for daily parking here if you don't have a pass. More details: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyour visit/fees.htm

Look forward to seeing you!


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots.

Water. No water = No hike. "Learn to drink water while hiking".

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

First Left after entering Island Ford about 0.1 mile. "Island Ferry Parking Lot"

Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA


Notes:
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