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Late Thursday Afternoon at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Late Thursday Afternoon at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 28 2013  5:15 pm >> Thu, Feb 28 2013 6:45 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Feb 26 2013 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 28 2013 4:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's close out February and close Island Ford for the day with a brisk hike.  We'll try to pack in as much distance as we can in an hour and a 15 minutes, finishing in time to get out the gate before it's closed!

We'll start the hike at the upper parking lot, to your left immediately past the entrance.  DO NOT DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD!  This will give us a quick escape out of the unit once our hike ends.

This is NOT a beginner's hike.  We'll be going at a pretty fast clip without any breaks through some hilly terrain.  Please don't sign up for this one if you have any doubts.  

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. 

Please be reminded that this area requires a $3 (cash) parking pass if you don't already own an annual pass.  No change is available.  We will start the hike promptly at 5:15! Arrive 10 minutes early to purchase a pass and and to check in.  


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water
$3.00 or your annual pass 

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

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.

Park in the first lot to your left, immediately after you pass through the gate.

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


Notes:

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


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

You can cancel your registration yourself up to 4 pm before the hike.  After that, please call or text me to cancel.