The Beaten Paths at Gold Branch

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The Beaten Paths at Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 30 2013 5:45 pm >> Wed, Oct 30 2013 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Oct 25 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Oct 29 2013 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lauren
Trena

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Here's the deal: I don't know the trails well (this is Lauren) but I know them well enough to not get lost. I have done a few trails runs out at Gold Branch and found a lot of "beaten paths" which are not official trails but they look like fun. I've been on a few of them and some are near the water and pretty steep and technical. I've even found a cave, not an East Palisades cave, more like an Island Ford cave. If all of this sounds like fun: some tredging slowly uphill using your hands a little, climbing over downed trees, finding and using lesser travaled paths and having to look at a map every now and then to make sure we're still in the right zip code then please come join us on our quest of beaten paths at Gold Branch.

We'll allow one additional well behaved dog; Summer Chellino will be there. Please make sure your dog is also okay with going in to 4x4 mode and getting up the hills and over/under the fallen trees. And please let your dog know that in accordance to park rules, he or she must wear a leash during our hike.

It is a good idea to bring a small flashlight or headlamp as the days are getting shorter.

There is a parking fee of $3 (if you don't have an annual pass). Please bring the correct amount in cash, arrive on time to purchase your day pass and to check in.

Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated (important)
No flip flops or shoes without a backstrap please
snacks to fuel yourself
hiking poles if you dig 'em
sunscreen/bug spray according to the season and weather
appropriate clothing
epi pen/inhaler if you need one

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road. The sign is very easy to miss, because it's between some exclusive residential areas and is hidden until you are right at the entrance. If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry. If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left. If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn. The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off after 2 miles! Here is the link providing detailed instructions:

http://www.np s.gov/chat/planyourvisit/goldbranch.htm

Or go to maps.google.com and paste the bold text directly in to the search bar:

33.98237094, -84.385314

Notes:

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