Sunday Morning: Let’s beat the heat and find the GOLD at Gold Branch - Sun, Aug 28 2016

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Sunday Morning: Let’s beat the heat and find the GOLD at Gold Branch


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Gold Branch -Chattahoochee National Recreation Area   Hike: Sunday Morning: Let’s beat the heat and find the GOLD at Gold Branch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 28 2016  8:00 am >> Sun, Aug 28 2016 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 26 2016 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 28 2016 6:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DaveO
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's beat the heat! 

We will start off finding the GOLD by hiking some of the perimeter trails to Bull Sluice Lake. There are some rocky ridge trails that we will go on, so be prepared and make sure you wear good hiking boots.

We will also be going up a few steep hills that are in the center of the park so realize this is not a beginner’s hike. We will maintain a moderate pace throughout with a few water breaks to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the park.

It is that time of year: no liquids, no hike.

Definition of a D2 hike: Gentle to Moderate elevation gain of 400 to 1000 feet, moderate pace with a distance of 4- 6 miles.  

We will start PROMPTLY at 8:00 am.  Please arrive a few minutes early to get ready and meet everyone. 

There are no restrooms at this location.

If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase a $3 dollar daily pass at the pay station in the parking lot.

Remove all valuables from your car and trunk since there have been incidents of vandalism in the past. 


Required Items to Bring:

Liquids

Good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Approximate Address - 6156 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068  

 

See Map above for location coordinates

 


Notes:
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