After Work Monday Afternoon at Island Ford - Mon, May 20 2013

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



After Work Monday Afternoon at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: After Work Monday Afternoon at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 20 2013  6:30 pm >> Mon, May 20 2013 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, May 17 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 20 2013 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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:3
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's greet the week with a moderately fast hike at one of my favorite CNRA units.  We'll  cover 5-6 miles as we hike up to the Lollipop Trail, hike that trail, and return to the Visitor's Center via the river.

We'll start the hike at the Visitor's Center this time.  Once you drive into the unit, keep driving down the main road for about 1/2 mile until you reach the main parking lot.  For those who haven't been to Island Ford, you'll pass two parking lots on your left before finally reaching the lot where we will meet.  Keep driving until the road ends!  The Visitor's Center closes at 5 pm, so there will not be any bathroom facilities available.  (Trees are always an option.)

We will start the hike promptly at 6:30!  Allow extra time for traffic, purchasing a $3 pass, and for meeting everyone before we take off.

This is NOT a beginner's hike.  We'll be going at a pretty fast clip without any breaks through some hilly terrain.  Please don't sign up for this one if you have any doubts about being able to stay with the group.  

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. 

Please be reminded that this area requires a $3 (cash) parking pass if you don't already own an annual pass.  No change is available.  We will start the hike promptly at 6:30 pm! Arrive 5 minutes early to purchase a pass and and to check in.  


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water
$3.00 or your annual pass 

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

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.

Park at the Visitor's Center - - the last lot on your left as you follow the road for about 1/2 mile past the entrance.

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


Notes:

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

Please be aware that if you park and no one is there from the AOC, it's likely because you're at the wrong lot!  The Visitor's Center lot is the one with the big building.  No building = wrong lot!  :-)


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


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

You can cancel your registration yourself up to 4:30 pm before the hike.  After that, please call or text me to cancel.  404-788-4089