Island Ford - Fast 5 at 5 Hike

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Island Ford - Fast 5 at 5 Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30350

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 5 2014 5:00 pm >> Sat, Apr 5 2014 7:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 30 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 5 2014 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Libby G

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Fast 5 at 5 = Fast 5 miles at 5:00 pm (thanks Toni for this hike name).

We will start our hike from the small parking lot immediately on your left as you come into the park area (just past the front entrance gate). We will do the "lollipop" section, back to the parking lot, then proceed to the Visitor Center and return to the small parking lot walking on the road (which provides a nice finishing incline for a little extra burn). We will keep hiking for 90 minutes and covering about 5 miles at a fast pace (but not a trail run).

Required Items to Bring:

Water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snacks.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta, travel north on Highway 400 to Northridge Road - Exit 6.

As you exit, remain in the right lane and cross the highway bridge.

Turn right (north) at the first traffic light to Dunwoody Place.

Continue north for 0.6 mile and turn right (east) on Roberts Drive.

Go for 0.7 mile, crossing beneath Highway 400 to Island Ford Parkway.

Turn right (north) and turn immediately to the left into the small (first) parking lot.

Notes:

Restrooms are available at the Visitor's Center which is at the end of Island Ford Parkway. Open until 5 pm.

Island Ford phone number is 678-538-1200 and website is www.nps.gov/chat - Island Ford.

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