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Dog-Friendly Hike at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Dog-Friendly Hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 28 2015  2:00 pm >> Sat, Mar 28 2015 4:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Mar 22 2015 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 28 2015 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Scott
Laura
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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: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Come join us for a leisurely to moderate paced, dog-friendly hike at Island Ford on Saturday afternoon.

Island Ford not only has some great hiking trails, but it is also the location of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Park Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station.  We will hike about four to five miles of these trails including sections along the river as well as in the woods.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

All dogs must be well-behaved and friendly towards people and dogs of all sizes.  Owners must keep their dogs on a leash at all times and clean up after their pets on the trail.


Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking Shoes
- Plenty of water for you and your dog
- 6-foot non-retractable leash
- Pooper scoopers

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

- Camera
- Trail Snacks/Treats


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.

***Once you enter the park, take the first road on the left and park in this lot.***

Map


Notes:

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


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