Sunday afternoon hike: Chatt - Jones Bridge - Sun, Dec 5 2010

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Sunday afternoon hike: Chatt - Jones Bridge


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Alpharetta, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 5 2010  2:45 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Fri, Dec 3 2010 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 5 2010 11:00 am
Event Duration:approx 2 1/2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Sharon
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is one of my favorite local parks.  It just offers a lot of variety...you get the river views, get to hike up some small hills, through some open fields and beside a lake. We may even see a few deer or heron if we are lucky....numerous squirrels are guaranteed.

Even though there is not much elevation change...about 550 feet over the entire 5 1/2 miles, the short steep hills will get your HR up.   Everyone can take the hills at their own pace.  We will moving at a decent clip on the flat areas though, which is about 90% of the hike.

But we will take our time stopping at some overlooks and at about the halfway point for a lunch break...hopefully can be heading back as the sun is dropping and casting that warm sunset light on the trees and riverbank as we are walking northeast back to the cars.

You can bring your dog(s) along but they must be well behaved and must remain on a leash at all times, in accordance with park rules. 

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass.  Also note that there are two entrances to the park...one is usually gated but other one farther north off Barnwell is is open and where we are meeting...see more detailed directions below.


Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for weather (warm clothes and layers for this one perhaps)
Walking shoes
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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:

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass. 


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