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Monday Morning at Gold Branch | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Roswell, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Mon, Jan 20 2014 10:30 am >> Mon, Jan 20 2014 12:30 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Sat, Jan 18 2014 8:00 am | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Jan 20 2014 9:00 am | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Joyce T. Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
For those of you not going on one of the grand out-of-town hikes this coming MLK, Jr. holiday, this might be the hike you're looking for - - one of our regular hikes on a nearby trail. This will be a brisk trek through the park, covering both the perimeter trail and several of the more challenging cross trails. The pace will be moderately fast, so this is NOT a beginner hike. We will start the hike promptly at 10:30 am, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time to buy a parking pass and meet your fellow hikers. The terrain is hilly with some short, steep ascents. The cross trails offer longer hills. We will stop as little as possible in order to keep a nice burn going. Gold Branch is an excellent trail to hike. The views of the river and Bull Sluice Lake are always beautiful and never fail to lift spirits. We will be near the shoreline for much of the hike, making for some very scenic views. We'll allow 3 members with dogs on the hike, so if three dog-people are already registered, please do not add yours. Dogs should be able to keep up the pace and should be kept under control at all times. There is a leash law at this and all CNRA trails, with a $75 fine per dog if violated (and caught!). There are no bathroom facilities at Gold Branch, so use a bathroom on the way or be prepared to use trees. (There's a MacDonald's on Lower Roswell Road just 100 yards from Johnson Ferry Road that's a convenient place to stop on your drive.) | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Beware that the signs designating the entrance to Gold Branch might still be down, so you'll just have to look carefully for the entrance drive on the south side of Lower Roswell Rd. Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road. The sign is now visible from the road since bushes have been trimmed during road expansion; however, the park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you're not watching for it. 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 about .6 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! For those who have been to Gold Branch in the past, be prepared for turning at a new entrance. Slow down as you get close! There is construction in the area, so the road sign denoting Gold Branch might be gone. Slow down and look for the driveway with construction equipment. Here is the link providing detailed instructions: | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
$3 cash needed for the parking fee at this location. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: You can cancel yourself up to 9:00 am; after that, please phone/text Joyce at 404-788-4089. |