(HAT): Island Ford: (H)ike (A)nd (T)rivia - Wed, Jun 8 2011

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(HAT): Island Ford: (H)ike (A)nd (T)rivia


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jun 8 2011  6:00 pm >> Wed, Jun 8 2011 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 5 2011 9:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 8 2011 3:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jimmy
Clay White
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Please join me for another (HAT) -- (H)ike (A)nd (T)rivia -- event at the Island Ford unit of the CNRA.  We will meet at the first parking area on the left as you enter the park (NOT at the main visitor center).  There are no restrooms at this location.  We will head down the "new trail" at this park and if time permits, we will do some of the older trails of the park to the river and back.  We will hike just under 5 miles at a moderate to semi-fast pace with only a very short rest half way thru. We will start at 6:00 PM and should finish the hike portion around 7:30 PM.

Afterward, please join me for the optional trivia portion of the event at North River Tavern (770-552-8784) which is less than a mile away from the park at 8:00 PM.

Don't worry if you are not "good" at trivia.  It is just an excuse to socialize after a hike!

When you sign up, please write in the note section whether you plan to attend the optional trivia portion or not so I know whether I need to reserve a large table for us.   Thank you. :)

Required Items to Bring:
hiking boots or shoes with good traction
water
appropriate clothing for the weather
emergency rain gear (there is a 30% chance of precip. currently)
a good attitude! :)		Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks
camera

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. 

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.

Notes:
The current forecast for Wednesday (June 8) is isolated T-Storms with high 92F, low 70F, 30% chance of precipitation, and sunset at 8:47 PM ET.  I will not cancel this hike because of minor rain but for safety reasons will cancel it if there is predicted to have thunderstorms during the time of our hike.  Look for an email from me around 3:00 PM on Wednesday afternoon to see if this hike is a "go" or "no go".  I will still do the optional trivia at NRT.  :)

A maximum of 3 friendly dogs are permitted on this hike. They must be on a leash at all times and you must pick up after your pets per park rules. Please keep in mind if you do bring pets, you may have issues attending the optional trivia portion of the event.

Trail map for this location can be downloaded at:
http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:$3 parking fee at Island Ford if you do not have annual pass.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you can not attend the hike but still want to attend the trivia portion, the address is:

North River Tavern
8879 Roswell Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
770-552-8784
http://www.northrivertavern.com/

Team Trivia starts at 8:00 PM - The more diverse our group, the better chance we will have of winning!

Of course we will not be able to give you credit for the hike. :)