Sunday Morning at Island Ford - Sun, Jun 2 2024

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Sunday Morning at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Sunday Morning at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 2 2024  9:15 am >> Sun, Jun 2 2024 11:15 am
Registration Opens: Sun, May 26 2024 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jun 2 2024 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Join me for a Sunday Morning hike that promises to be special!
 
Island Ford is located in Sandy Springs and is one of the parks along the Chattahoochee river. There are a few hills, but mostly rolling hills. We'll cover most of the trails, starting from the Visitor's Center. From there we'll head to the "lollipop" trail adjacent to Roberts Road and back. 
 
We'll stop to enjoy the scenery and hydrate at times, but expect to keep a steady pace throughout the hike.
 
Let's meet at the Visitors' Center. Prepare to come a few minutes early to pay the $5 parking fee or purchase an annual pass at the Visitors' Center. 
 
Dogs are welcome but must be on leash at all times in accordance with Chattahoochee NRA park rules.

 

(Thanks Tony C for the picture!)

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

$5 for parking permit

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Plastic bag to collect trash


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

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/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf


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