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Friday After Work at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Friday After Work at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 3 2013  6:30 pm >> Fri, May 3 2013 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Apr 27 2013 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 3 2013 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Lisa
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll keep a moderately brisk pace for this hike at Island Ford.  We'll start at the Upper Lot, just inside the entrance gate on the left - - NOT at the Visitor's Center.  There will not be any restroom facilities available, as the park office closes at 5 pm.  However, there are lots of trees available around the parking lot.

Much of this trail is relatively flat, though the lollipop loop presents some invigorating ascents.  Because of the speed and areas of elevation change, it is not a hike for beginners.

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 6:30! Be sure to allow time for heavy traffic.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes and water
$3.00 or your annual pass 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta

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 gate, you have about a 1/2 mile drive down the road to the Visitor's Center.  Just keep driving and you'll get there - - it's a long way!

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 5 pm before the hike.  After that, please call or text me to cancel.