Jones Bridge CRNRA - Tue, Sep 24 2024

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Jones Bridge CRNRA

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Jones Bridge Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Sep 24 2024 10:00 am >> Tue, Sep 24 2024 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 19 2024 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 24 2024 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.75 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Drew W
Joyce T.

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Please join me for a hike at Jones Bridge CRNRA.

Jones Bridge is one of the easier hikes in the CRNRA. The trails along the river are flat with several great views of the river, fishermen and water birds. We may even get to see the fishing dog. The inland trails are well maintained and mostly free of roots. There are three moderate hills, the steepest of which is about 150 ft. The total elevation of this hike is about 350 feet. There is also one small creek crossing. Our pace will be about 2.7 mph, slower up the hills, faster by the river. We will have a very good chance to see deer as well as other critters of the woods.

There are bathrooms at the trail head, not to mention lots of trees in the forest. Please arrive by 9:50 for a hike description and introductions. The hike will start promptly at 10 AM.

NOTE: This is NOT the Jones Bridge Park in Gwinnet County. It is the Jones Bridge Unit of the CRNRA on Barnwell Rd in Johns Creek, Fulton County. It is also not the Environmental Education Center which you need to pass by if you are traveling from Holcomb Bridge Rd.

CRNRA daily pass is $5. Annual pass is $40. Parking passes can be purchased online at https: //www.nps.gov/c hat/planyourvisit/fees.htm. Daily passes can be purchased on site. No cash accepted.

Required Items to Bring:

Liquid for hydration

Hiking/walking shoes with good traction.

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

Hiking poles are not mandatory, but may make some sections easier.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Traveling west on Holcomb Bridge Rd, turn right onto Barnwell Rd. Traveling east on Holcomb Bridge Rd, turn left onto Barnwell Rd. Drive past the Environmental Education Center. Turn right into the park at the National Park Service sign for Jones Bridge CRNRA.

Traveling west on Old Alabama Rd, turn left onto Jones Bridge Rd. Traveling east on Old Alabama Rd, turn right onto Jones Bridge Rd. Jones Bridge will turn into Barnwell at the right angle curve. Turn left into the park at the National Park Service sign for Jones Bridge CRNRA.

When you enter the park, drive to the parking lot at the end of the road.

I don't believe there is an actual street address, so follow the directions carefully, or use the GPS coordinates below.

GPS Coordinates: 34.00093610490775, -84.23941734966813

Notes:

*** Do not leave any valuables in your car. There have been reports of vandalism.

*** Please allow for extra time if you plan to purchase a parking pass on site

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

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