Friday Hike @ Island Ford - Fri, Mar 25 2022

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Friday Hike @ Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Island Ford section of CRNRA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 25 2022 10:00 am >> Fri, Mar 25 2022 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 23 2022 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 25 2022 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Jan T
DavidV

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Let's hike Island Ford! We will hike about 5 miles. We will cover several trails including the Sandy Springs lollipop trail and walk along the river to the visitor center. Parking at the first lot on the left after entering the park. No restrooms here so plan ahead. There are restrooms at the visitor center, but that will be about 2/3 of the way through our hike.

Please note: We will be hiking moderate to fast at about 3 MPH. This is not a hike for beginners. Recent D2+ experience required.

If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $5 daily parking pass at the Web site CRNRA Parks. You may also purchase an annual pass for $40.00 online or download their app to purchase.

We will meet at the first parking lot to the left at beginning of the park. If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $5 daily parking pass at their Web site CRNRA Parks. You may also purchase an annual pass for $40.00 online or download their app to purchase.

Required Items to Bring:

sturdy hiking shoes
water

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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.

Parking at the first lot on the left after entering the park.

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