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Friday After Work Hike: Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Friday After Work Hike: Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 20 2012  6:49 pm >> Fri, Apr 20 2012 6:49 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 5 2012 6:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 20 2012 2:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 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:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Island Ford not only has some great hiking trails, but it is also the location of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Park Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station.  We will hike most of these trails at a moderate pace, including sections along the river as well as in the woods.

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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

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.

***Once you enter the park, take the first road on the left and park in this lot.***

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


Notes:

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

Sunset is at 8:13 pm. Twilight ends at 8:39 pm. 


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

Cost Includes:The parking fee is $3.00 per car or display an annual pass.

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