Sunday @ Island Ford Lollypop Loop Plus - Sun, Nov 23 2025

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Sunday @ Island Ford Lollypop Loop Plus


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Island Ford section of CRNRA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 23 2025  10:00 am >> Sun, Nov 23 2025 12:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Nov 21 2025 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 23 2025 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jan T
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's hike Island Ford! We will begin at the lollipop trail, and walk along several trails along the river to the visitor center. Park and meet at the first parking lot on the left, after entering the park. No restrooms are there so plan ahead.  There are restrooms at the visitor center, but that will be abmore than half of the way through our hike.

Please note: We will be hiking over 5 miles, moderate to fast.  This is not a hike for beginners. Recent D2+ experience is required.

If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $5 daily parking pass at the Web site  CRNRA Parks. You may also purchase an annual pass for $40.00 online or download their app to purchase.   

We will meet at the first parking lot to the left at beginning of the park. If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $5 daily parking pass at their Web site  CRNRA Parks. You may also purchase an annual pass online, or download their app to purchase. 


Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable hiking shoes
water



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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From northbound US 19 and GA 400

Take exit #6 (Northridge Road).
Coming off the exit, stay in the right lane, cross over GA 400, and turn right onto Dunwoody Place.
Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive.
Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

First parking lot to the left.

 

From southbound US 19 and GA 400

Take exit #6 (Northridge Road)
Continue straight ahead at the traffic light onto Dunwoody Place.
Go 0.5 miles to Roberts Drive.
Turn right and proceed 0.7 miles to the park entrance on your right.

Parking at the first lot on the left after entering the park.

 

 


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