A Leisure Tuesday Afternoon Hike at Island Ford - Tue, Dec 4 2012

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A Leisure Tuesday Afternoon Hike at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: A Leisure Tuesday Afternoon Hike at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Dec 4 2012  3:00 pm >> Tue, Dec 4 2012 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Dec 3 2012 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Dec 4 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Many folks have requested D2 hikes - - but most Chatahooche Recreation Area hikes are restricted to D3 difficulty and above.  It's a shame, because most of the CNRA units are so beautiful; they should be shared by everyone - - not just the fit/fast hikers. So this hike is for those of you who want to see this beautiful area at a reasonable pace - -  but still get a little exercise and enjoy the company of others.

For this hike, we'll park at the VISITOR'S CENTER, which is about 1/2 mile down the road after you pass the entrance sign.  It's a surprisingly long drive.  We'll walk by the river for about 45 minutes, then turn around and retrace our steps.  There are beautiful rock formations to see, and the river is always full of geese and ducks. There's beauty on both sides of the trail, so the back-and-forth route won't be boring.

Feel free to bring your dog on this event, but please abide by the park regulations that require that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. (Dogs off leash have been known to stir up yellow jackets, resulting in painful stings to both nearby hikers and the dogs themselves.)

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

The Visitor's Center has bathrooms, but please plan to leave early enough to use the facilities before the hike starts. Also, Island Ford is the main CNRA unit, so you can buy your annual CNRA pass here ($25) and avoid that pesky $3 charge every time you park at one of the units.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water
$3.00 cash 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

We will start this event on time!  If you're running late, you can try to catch up - - but we won't wait for you! (Please don't ask.) 


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