Thursday Morning Hike at Island Ford - Thu, Jun 5 2014

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Thursday Morning Hike at Island Ford


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Thursday Morning Hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 5 2014  10:30 am >> Thu, Jun 5 2014 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, May 31 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 5 2014 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We had such a good turnout for this hike last week that I thought I'd post it again. We'll take the Goldilocks approach on this hike - - not too fast, and not too slow.  We'll stop for little breaks along  the way and perhaps take a few pictures. We'll start at the Visitor's Center and hike random trails, covering about 6 miles.

The Visitor's Center is the lot at the very end of the road - - almost a mile past the entrance gate. There is a bathroom here, and it's the place to buy an annual pass if you need one.

We'll start the hike promptly at 10:30 am.  Arrive at least 5 minutes early to meet everyone before we start out and/or to purchase a $3 parking ticket if you don't own an annual pass. Passes are sold for $35 at the Visitor's Center, so this would be a good opportunity to purchase one.

Last week, most of the group went to lunch together after the hike at the nearby North River Tavern, where the Thursday special was burgers for $5.95 (with a drink).  This is an after-hike option if folks would like to participate.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water
$3.00 cash or your annual pass 

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

Insect repellant and sun screen.

Bring an epi-pen if you're allergic to yellow-jacket stings.


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.

Drive all the way down the road to the big Visitor's Center building - - about 3/4 mile from the park entrance.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf

Don't forget to bring $3 cash for a parking ticket;  change is not available.

Trails can be muddy if there has been recent rain.  Be sure to have shoes with good tread that you don't mind getting dirty.  Waterproof shoes help, too!


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

You can cancel your registration yourself up to 8:00 am before the hike.   After that, please call or text Joyce to cancel:  404-788-4089