Silence is Golden at Gold Branch (hike)

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Silence is Golden at Gold Branch (hike)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Gold Branch - Chattahoochee National Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 2 2013 1:00 pm >> Sat, Feb 2 2013 1:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Feb 2 2013 9:03 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 2 2013 12:30 pm

Event Duration:

45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for another "silent hike" at the Gold Branch park. We will meet in the parking lot, which is located off Lower Roswell Road.

The silent part will end at the half way point.

From the parking lot, we will enter the woods and shortly make a moderate ascent, which will get our hearts pumping. The remainder of the first half of the hike contains relatively gentle undulations, with two or three ascents. We will have plenty of nice views of the river and Bull Sluice Lake. We will keep the pace rapid enough to get a good workout.

If we are lucky enough we could see a white swan, blue herons, Mallard ducks, Canadian geese, deer, and a large turtle catching a few ray.

Don't forget your parking pass or your $3 for the fee.

Please note that there are no restrooms at this location.

Required Items to Bring:

$3 parking fee if you do not own an annual pass
Appropriate clothing for weather
Plenty of water for adequate hydration

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on Roswell Road; 0.8 miles past I 285 turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road and drive 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Lower Roswell Road and drive 2.2 miles. Turn right just before the park sign.

Notes:

$3 parking fee

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