Thursday Afternoon Hike: Bowmans Island Loop

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Thursday Afternoon Hike: Bowmans Island Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Next to 3195 Trout Place Rd., Cumming, GA 30041

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jan 19 2017 3:00 pm >> Thu, Jan 19 2017 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 2:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jan 15 2017 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 19 2017 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will walk North along the shady banks of the Chattahoochee all the way to the dam at Lake Lanier, and return to our cars along a slightly different route. On the way back we may see some deer. This hike offers nice views of the river, the dam, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water and good hiking shoes.
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park and Ride go north on I 85, and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 7.6 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto River Club Rd and proceed 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Trout Place Rd. and proceed 0.4 miles. We will meet in front of 3195 Trout Place Rd., Cumming, GA 30041, which is right before the entrance to the Fish Hatchery. Parking is allowed at designated areas on the side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

50Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

2:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Dogs should be on leash

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

Cost Includes:

Share gas costs with driver.

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