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Get ’er done! Fast Hike at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford Trail, Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Get ’er done! Fast Hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jul 24 2014  6:00 pm >> Thu, Jul 24 2014 7:45 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 22 2014 6:01 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jul 24 2014 9:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Deb R
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will be hiking around 5.5 miles this evening on a variety of trails beginning at the first parking lot on the left as you enter the park.  We will do the lolli-pop first then cut through the parking lot to the trail leading to the visitor center. We will return back to the parking lot on the same trail, not on the road. The trails will take us through the woods, across some bridges, and along the river bank, hiking past some really cool cave-like overhanging rocks!

This is a fast-paced fitness hike and is not intended for beginner hikers.  Please arrive early for introductions as we will leave promptly at 6:00 pm.

Just a reminder - there is no restroom here and there is a $3 parking fee if you don't have a CNRA pass.

 Due to our unpredictable weather, you may want to bring a rain jacket. If thunderstorms are in the forcast, I will decide by 4:00 pm whether or not to cancel  the hike.


Required Items to Bring:
  • WATER
  • Sturdy hiking shoes (trails may be muddy)
  • CRNRA parking pass or $3 for day pass
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • More WATER
  • Rain gear
  • A towel

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:

There are no restrooms at this location.

There is a $3 parking fee if you do not have a CRNRA Annual Park Pass.

Use this link for info on purchasing a $35 annual pass: http:/ /www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm


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