Island Ford Hike - Fri, May 25 2012

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Island Ford Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Island Ford Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 25 2012  4:00 pm >> Fri, May 25 2012 5:20 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, May 19 2012 11:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 25 2012 8:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 20 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:3.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's do a little leg stretcher on a Friday afternoon. We're meeting in the first parking lot on your left and doing the 3.5ish mile "lollipop" at Island Ford. The pace will be moderate and there are some hills and elevation changes to get your heart pumping. There are no restrooms by this parking lot.

** beginners welcome ** This is a good hike for someone who is looking to get back in to shape.

All of the NCRA parks have a parking fee of $3 cash, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass ($25). Island Ford has the Ranger's station where you can buy your yearly pass. Come a few minutes early and go all the way down to the back of the park and you'll run right in to the station (and restrooms).

Please call one of the trip leaders if you are running late. We won't wait, so you'll have to catch up with the group if you do arrive late.

We'll allow up to three dogs on this hike. Please cooperate with the posted rules. AOC is very visible and it is important we portray a good image. Off leash dogs have been known to chase animals, injure animals and stir up yellow jackets. Additionally, some hikers are afraid of dogs. A leashed dog allows the owner to better control it and makes the hike more comfortable for all involved. Dogs must be on leash at all times, no exceptions.


Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated (important)
good hiking shoes


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

snacks to fuel yourself
hiking poles if you dig 'em
sunscreen/bug spray according to the season and weather
appropriate clothing


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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.
- First lot on your left

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.
- First lot on your left.

***Park in the first lot on the left...do not drive down to the Visitor's Center.  ***

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm


Or go to maps.google.com and paste the bold text directly in to the search bar:

33.99509, -84.33230


Notes:
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