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Friday Morn @ Gold Branch




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Friday Morn @ Gold Branch   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 27 2015  10:30 am >> Fri, Mar 27 2015 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 24 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 27 2015 9:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Divya N
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This will be a short hike at gold branch. We will walk along the periphery of the park. We will start off by going up a hill, the only one for this hike and then walk around the periphery of the park. We will loop around and return back to our cars. 

We will hike at a moderate pace with ocassional stops for water. 

There are no restrooms at this location. You require 3 dollars cash for a daily park pass if you don't have an annual pass.  


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

Water (lots of it)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Hiking poles

Bug Spray/Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Approx Physical Address - 6156 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

GPS - co-ordinates - 33° 59' 6.14" N, 84° 23' 13.22" W

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road. The sign is now visible from the road since bushes have been trimmed during road expansion; however, the park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you're not watching for it. 

If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry.  

If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left.

If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn.  The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off after 2 miles!   For those who have been to Gold Branch in the past, be prepared for turning at a new entrance.  Slow down as you get close!


Notes:

3 $ cash or annual pass for parking.

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


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