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TGIF at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: TGIF at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 22 2022  5:00 pm >> Fri, Jul 22 2022 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 19 2022 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 22 2022 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
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: Yes

Itinerary:
Join me for another TGIF edition in Island Ford. We'll  stop to enjoy the scenery and hydrate at times, but expect to keep a steady pace throughout the hike.
 
Let's meet at the Visitors' Center. Prepare to come a few minutes early to pay the $5 parking fee or purchase an annual pass at the Visitors' Center before 5 pm.
 
Dogs are welcome but must be on leash at all times in accordance with Chattahoochee NRA park rules.

 

(Thanks Tony C for the picture!)

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

$5 for parking permit

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

Hiking poles

Plastic bag to collect trash


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

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.

 

 


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf


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