Island Ford - Monday Evening - Mon, Aug 27 2012

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Island Ford - Monday Evening


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Island Ford - Monday Evening  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Aug 27 2012  6:30 pm >> Mon, Aug 27 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 24 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 27 2012 2:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Lauren
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

It's time to revisit Island Ford, one of the nicest of the CNRA parks. We'll be treated to beautiful forests as well as breathtaking views of the river.  We'll make this a brisk pace so that we over at least 5 miles before dark.  It will be a nice workout.

For this hike, we'll park at the FIRST LOT on the LEFT as you enter the park.  The Visitor's Center closes at 5 pm, so there's no need to drive all the way to the main lot to park. So don't plan to use the restrooms - - they're not available.  (There are plenty of trees, though!)  As soon as you enter the gate off of Robert's Drive, be prepared to turn left into the lot!

We'll start with the lollipop loop, pass through the parking lot, and continue the hike down to the Visitor's Center.  For those needing to leave early, you're free to end the hike when we get to the cars as we pass through the lot.  If you do this, you will hike just 3 miles.

We'll rest from time to time if necessary; otherwise we'll use our time to move along. This is NOT a beginner's hike, as we'll be moving briskly and the trails are hilly -- so please don't sign up if you don't think you can keep up. We don't want anyone left behind, especially if you aren't familiar with the trails.

Sorry, but we won't be allowing dogs on this hike.  (Joyce has to keep Lauren happy from time to time.)

This park requires a $3 parking fee, so if you don't have an annual pass, be sure to bring $3 cash.  (No change is available!)

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water
$3.00 or your annual pass 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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.

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.

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


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandF ordB&W.pdf


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