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The First Day Light Saving Hike at Island Ford 2015




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: The First Day Light Saving Hike at Island Ford 2015  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 8 2015  5:00 pm >> Sun, Mar 8 2015 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Mar 7 2015 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 8 2015 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's 'Spring Forward' and enjoy the sunny warm weather. Forecast high of 67 and sunny! 

We will cover 5-6 miles starting out on the river trail and go up some of the hill trails.  We'll stop to enjoy the scenery, but expect to keep a steady pace throughout the hike. 

We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot which is the last parking lot on Island Ford Parkway. Restrooms are available.

If you do not have an annual CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase the $3 daily pass at the pay station in the parking lot. You can also purchase an annual  pass at the Vistor Center.

We'll start the hike promptly at 5pm.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet everyone before we start.

No more then 3 dogs on the hike. If you bring your dog, you must use a leash at all times in accordance with the Park rules. 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water
$3.00 cash or your annual pass 

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

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

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.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

You can cancel your registration yourself up to 5:00 pm the day of the hike.