Wave at Morgan Falls from Gold Branch ! | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Roswell, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Wed, Sep 12 2012 5:30 pm >> Wed, Sep 12 2012 7:30 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Sep 6 2012 9:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Sep 12 2012 3:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Fast | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Joyce T. Lauren Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Months ago, when Tony C. realized that Gold Branch was visible from Morgan Falls, he was intrigued with the idea of having two AOC groups hike simultaneously at each location and wave to each other across the Bull Sluice Lake. That idea is finally coming to fruition. Tony will have his group hiking the Morgan Falls lake trail while we take our group on the Gold Branch side. If everything works according to plan, we'll be able to see each other from a distance and take some pictures. Then we can complete our hikes as usual. This is NOT a beginner's hike or a hike for someone who is not in good shape. We don't want to hold up the group, so if you can't keep up a fairly fast pace on hilly terrain, please get in shape with some D2's before tackling this hike. We'll allow 3 members with dogs on the hike, so if three dog-people are already registered, please do not add yours. Dogs should be able to keep up the pace and should be kept under control at all times. There is a leash law at this and all CNRA trails, with a $75 fine per dog if violated (and caught!). | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road. The sign is very easy to miss, because it's between some exclusive residential areas and is hidden until you are right at the entrance. If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry. If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left. If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn. The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off after 2 miles! Here is the link providing detailed instructions: | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
$3 parking fee at this location. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |