Ford the Island to the Mediterranean

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Ford the Island to the Mediterranean

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Hike: Ford the Island to the Mediterranean

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jul 11 2013 6:00 pm >> Thu, Jul 11 2013 7:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 2 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 10 2013 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lauren
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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join Eva and me on a brisk hike around Island Ford followed by Mediterranean food! The hike will be on the faster paced side and it definitely is not a beginner hike. We'll cover about 5 miles in short order. Then if you would like, come join us for some Mediterranean food afterwards. These hike and eats have been really popular and I'm trying to find non-chain and different types of restaurants to try. I also want them to have great reviews. If you know of any cool places and you would like to do a hike and eat, please let me know.

Samad Mediterranean is right around the corner for Island Ford. They have great Yelp reviews.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/samad-mediterranean-sandy-springs

Here's a link to their website: http://samadgrill.com/

Address for restaurant:

8897 Roswell Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

(770) 807-3700

We are parking at the Visitor's Center which is all the way back. The Visitor's Center closes at 5pm so there will be no restrooms available.

You're welcome to bring your dog but please follow the rules. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. Please cooperate with the posted rules. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times for this event. And also, please don't bring your dog if you plan to leave him/her in the car for dinner. I (Lauren) can't bear to think of a dog in a hot car.

We will start on time, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in.

This park requires a $3 parking fee, so if you don't have an annual pass, be sure to bring $3 cash.

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:

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.

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

Notes:

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

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