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Friday Afternoon Hike at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Friday Afternoon Hike at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 27 2015  5:30 pm >> Fri, Mar 27 2015 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 26 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 27 2015 5:30 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:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Lets enjoy a warm spring afternoon to end the week. Forecast high of 58 and sunny.

We will cover 5-6 miles starting from the Vistor Center. We'll hit the river trail and go up some of the back hills.  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 will not be available after 5pm which is when the Vistor Center closes

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.

We'll start the hike promptly at 5:30 pm.  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. Please sign up your dog. 


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.