Gold Branch - Sat, Jan 31 2026

Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Gold Branch Trailhead

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 31 2026 8:00 am >> Sat, Jan 31 2026 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 26 2026 6:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 31 2026 8:30 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Amit M

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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:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me for a hike at the Gold Branch unit in the CRNRA. A good part of the hike will be along the Bull Sluice Lake and the Chattahoochee River. The terrain is rocky/rooty in many places but the elevation changes are not too big. We will hike for 6 miles at an average pace of 25 mins/mile.

There are no restrooms at this location and parking requires a National Parks pass ($5 daily pass or $40 annual pass or America the Beautiful pass). The parking lot is somewhat small, so budget additional time on weekends to find a spot.

Please arrive 10 mins early for socializing/introductions so that we can start on time.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Gold Branch Trailhead off Lower Roswell Rd: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tDwrGKhM9Nwm4spFA

Notes:

Trail Map: https://npplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Gold-Branch-Trail-Map.jpg

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