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Silent Hike at Jones Bridge Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek, GA   Hike: Silent Hike at Jones Bridge Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 22 2014  9:30 am >> Sat, Mar 22 2014 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 19 2014 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 22 2014 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Ready for a quiet walk enjoying the sounds of nature? This will be an introductory silent hike for those who have not experience it. We will hike in silence for the first hour focusing on the "moving meditation". In this type of meditation, we focus on our steps and keep awareness of our surroundings. At the second hour, we can chat in a very soft mode. 

We will walk along the woods towards the pond, and come back through the river. In general, the trails are flat with some relatively easy uphill climbs, nothing with over a 150 foot elevation gain.

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road.  Restrooms are available here.

Dogs are welcome, but in accordance with park rules, they must be on a leash. I will also ask the dog owners to walk ahead or at the back of the group.

 

***Don't leave any valuables in your vehicles for there have been cases of vandalism.

(Thanks Tony C for the pic!)

 

 

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

$3 parking fee or annual parking pass

Appropriate clothing for weather

Appropiate walking/hiking shoes

Fluid for adequate hydration

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

For your GPS, the address to input is 

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at end of road.

Directions:  http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/jonesbridge.htm
Trail Map:  http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=133874

Notes:
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