After Work Hike Around Chastain Park in Buckhead - Tue, May 10 2011

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After Work Hike Around Chastain Park in Buckhead


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chastain Park   Hike: After Work Hike Around Chastain Park in Buckhead  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, May 10 2011  6:15 pm >> Tue, May 3 2011 7:45 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, May 3 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 9 2011 5:30 pm
Event Duration:1 to 1.5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Allston
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Please join me for an evening, after work walk around popular Chastain Park in Buckhead! The three-mile path around Chastain Park is one of PATH's most popular trails and is a very pretty area winding around the golf course, other facilities and wooded areas. Surveys indicate an average of up to 250 joggers, dog-walkers, cyclists and rollerbladers use the trail each hour, so it is important to be able to move to the right for traffic.  That is why I am limiting the size of our group.

Even though it is a three mile loop, I am listing this as a D1 since it is not technically difficult or strenuous and we will keep a steady but moderate pace as we walk. This is a good beginner's hike, particularly for anyone living in town.

I am allowing for up to four dogs, since they are welcome in the park. All dogs must be leashed at all times and be well-socialized with both people and other dogs.  You will also be expected to pick up after them, of course.

We will be meeting in the upper parking lot of the stables on Powers Ferry Road.  There is always plenty of parking available in that lot. Directions are provided below.


For a map of the park trails see the link below. We will be doing either the blue or red route:
http://pathfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/chastain-park.pdf

Required Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes
  • Water or other means of hydration
  • Doggie Poop bags, if you are brining a canine companion : )

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Dry-fit clothing that wicks away moisture- avoid cotton if possible.
  • Camera for any picturesque views.
  • Daypack or fanny pack for small items such as car keys, phones, etc.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

IF COMING from DOWNTOWN or MIDTOWN ATLANTA:
1. Take I-85 North, bear right at Exit #87 onto GA-400 North, and go about 2 miles to the first exit.
2. Take this GA-400 Exit #2 "Buckhead" exit, turn Left at the top of the ramp onto Lenox Road, and go about 0.5 mile to the traffic light at Piedmont Rd.
3. Turn Right onto Piedmont Road and go just 0.1 mile to the first traffic light.
4. Turn Left onto Powers Ferry Road   
5. Stay on Powers Ferry Road and go 1.6 miles, through two stop signs. The first is a five-way and the second is a three way.  
6. After the three way stop sign go around a bend to the right and you will see the "Red Lot" parking area on the right. The outdoor riding pavilion is behind it. 

The actual destination address is 4371 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA.


IF COMING from NORTH METRO ATLANTA (e.g., MARIETTA, SANDY SPRINGS, ROSWELL, DORAVILLE, TUCKER):
1. Take I-285 across the top end and get off at I-285 Exit # 25, "Roswell Road," which is 2 miles west of the I-285/GA-400 Interchange).
2. Take Roswell Road southward (inside I-285 toward Buckhead) about 1 mile to the traffic light at Mt. Paran Road,
3. Turn Right onto Mount Paran Road and go about 1.3 miles to the four way stop at Powers Ferry Rd.
4. Turn Left onto Powers Ferry Road.
5. At the stop sign, bear Right to follow Powers Ferry Road. Continue approx. 1.0 mile.
6. The Red Parking Lot will be on your left, with the outdoor riding pavilion behind it.

The actual destination address is 4371 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA.


Notes:
I am limiting the number of dogs on this hike to four at this time.  Per above, they must all be leashed and well socialized. 
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