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Guess What Day it is at Gold Branch!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Gold Branch - Roswell, GA   Hike: Guess What Day it is at Gold Branch!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Sep 9 2015  6:00 pm >> Wed, Sep 9 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Sep 3 2015 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 9 2015 4:30 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.1 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Deb R
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This will be a 6.1 mile hike at a fast pace. We will do the outer loop trails as well as a few of the inner trails in order to get in our total mileage. Most of the hike is along the water's edge and really beautiful. There's one section were we have to climb down a few rocks and then scramble up a short, very steep section. Additionally, we'll do a few long hills to really get our hearts pumping!

Because of the speed and the terrain, I have had hikers who could not finish this hike with me. If you don't have experience doing fast hikes, this may not be the hike for you. If you are new to the club, I will review your experience and may call you to discuss whether or not I feel this hike is appropriate for you. 

Please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions. Also, you have until 4:30 on the day of the hike to remove yourself if something comes up. Also - bring a headlamp or small flashlight to use for the last 15 minutes or so as it is getting darker.

Just a reminder - there are no restrooms here!

This hike is not for beginners - it is very fast with some challenging hills and lots of rocks and roots the along most of the trails.


Required Items to Bring:
  • LOTS OF WATER
  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Small flashlight or headlamp
  • Parking pass or $3 for parking fee
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • More water
  • Rain poncho/jacket so you don't melt if it rains
  • Hiking poles - trails have rocks, roots, and may be muddy

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • Take GA 400 north from Atlanta to Exit 6 onto Northridge Road.
  • Travel 0.4 miles to GA 9 / Roswell Road and turn right at the light.
  • Follow Roswell Road for 1.8 miles.
  • Just after the long Chattahoochee River Bridge, turn left on Azalea Dr.
  • Travel 1.8 miles to Wileo Road and turn left.
  • In 1.3 miles Wileo makes a sharp left and becomes Lower Roswell Road.
  • Continue 0.7 mile and turn left at the brown Gold Branch sign.
  • Stay on the main road until it ends at the parking lot

Link trail map:  

 

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


Notes:

There are no restrooms at this location.

There is a $3 parking fee if you do not have a CRNRA Annual Park Pass.

Use this link for info on purchasing an annual pass: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

 


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