Jones Bridge-OMG Its Friday!!!

This is a moderate pace hike.

ABOUT JONES BRIDGE:

The Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is a great scenic hike. We will get the river view, hike up some small hills, through an open field and beside a small pond. We may even see a few deer or blue heron if we are lucky, however numerous squirrels are guaranteed.

We will walk along the river towards the pond, and come back through the woods. Since days are getting longer therefore depending upon speed and distance covered We will try the newly discovered trail, this trail comprises of 15 minutes of cross through section and a stream crossing.  In general, the trails are flat with some relatively easy uphill climbs, nothing with over a 300 feet elevation gain or loss.  

This is a good work- out hike. Total hike time including breaks will be 1.45 hours.  

Here are three links about this trail.

http ://www.georgiatrails.com/gt/jones_bridge_trail

http://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/jones- bridge- trail/

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

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road and leave promptly at 6:00 pm.

There is a $5 dollar parking fee at Jones Bridge. 

Restrooms are available.

***Don't leave any valuables in your vehicles for there have been cases of vandalism.

For your GPS, the address to input is

9099 Barnwell Rd

Johns Creek, GA 30022 

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile, pass first parking lot which is a loading doc parking and keep driving to the dead end with large parking park pass payment station.