Island Ford - Monday Morning - Mon, Oct 8 2012

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Island Ford - Monday Morning


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Island Ford - Monday Morning  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Oct 8 2012  10:00 am >> Mon, Oct 8 2012 11:45 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 7 2012 12:34 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Oct 8 2012 8:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 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.

For this hike, we'll park at the Visitor's Center at the very end of the park.

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.

 

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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