Island Ford - D2 - Fri, Aug 21 2026

Island Ford - D2

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Island Ford - First left parking lot

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 21 2026 7:15 am >> Fri, Aug 21 2026 9:15 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 17 2026 11:30 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 21 2026 7:15 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

DavidV
Gary 'L'

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Let's hike Island Ford! Island Ford is one of our favorites of the CNRA units. This hike includes the new trails and some of our old favorites. Several short breaks during our hike. Recent D2+ experience to join the hike. Not for beginners.

We will meet at the first parking lot on left, no bathrooms here so plan ahead.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for introductions giving us an on time start for the hike.

Parking pass required. $5 for daily parking here if you don't have a pass. More details: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyour visit/fees.htm

Look forward to seeing you!

Optional Post Hike stop at Starbucks 8725 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30350

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots.

Water. No water = No hike. "Learn to drink water while hiking".

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

First Left after entering Island Ford about 0.1 mile. "Island Ferry Parking Lot"

Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

Notes:

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