(HOTT): Island Ford: (H)ike (O)n (T)hursday + (T)rivia - Thu, Jun 13 2013

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(HOTT): Island Ford: (H)ike (O)n (T)hursday + (T)rivia


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 13 2013  5:30 pm >> Thu, Jun 13 2013 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 6 2013 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 13 2013 1:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jimmy
Lisa
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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: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Please join us for a hike and optional triva event at the Island Ford unit of the CNRA.  We will meet at the first parking area on the left as you enter the park (NOT at the main visitor center).  There are no restrooms at this location.  We will head down the "new trail" at this park and if time permits, we will do some of the older trails of the park to the river and back.  We will hike just under 5 miles at a moderate to semi-fast pace with only a very short rest half way thru. We will start promptly at 5:30 PM and should finish the hike portion around 7:30 PM.

Afterward, please join us for the optional trivia portion of the event at North River Tavern (770-552-8784) which is less than a mile away from the park at 8:00 PM.

Don't worry if you are not "good" at trivia.  It is just an excuse to socialize after a hike!

When you sign up, please write in the note section whether you plan to attend the optional trivia portion or not so we know whether we need to reserve a large table for us.   Thank you. :)


Required Items to Bring:

hiking boots or shoes with good traction
water
appropriate clothing for the weather
emergency rain gear
a good attitude! :)

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

snacks
camera


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.


Notes:

A maximum of 3 friendly dogs are permitted on this hike.  They must be on a leash at all times and you must pick up after your pets per park rules.  Please keep in mind if you do bring pets, you may have issues attending the optional trivia portion of the event.

Trail map for this location can be downloaded at:
http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/Trail-Map-2011-IF-Markers-8-5x11.pdf


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$3 parking fee at Island Ford if you do not have annual pass.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you can not attend the hike but still want to attend the trivia portion, the address is:

North River Tavern
8879 Roswell Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Phone: 770-552-8784
http:/ /www.northrivertavern.com/

Team Trivia starts at 8:00 PM - The more diverse our group, the better chance we will have of winning!

Of course we will not be able to give you credit for the hike. :)