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Paddle Island Ford to Morgan Falls Dam




The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Island Ford   Water: Paddle Island Ford to Morgan Falls Dam  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 2 2016  9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 2 2016 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Mar 27 2016 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 1 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Heidi W.
Thomas W.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Come paddle with us down the Chattahoochee River!  We will begin at Island Ford and end at Morgan Falls Overlook Park, after a short excursion to Morgan Falls Dam.  There are a few small ripples at the beginning of the paddle, but then it will be calm the rest of the way. If we have gotten recent rain, the river may be moving faster than normal.  If the water is high enough we may take another excursion along the way into a beautiful hidden cove that we recently discovered.

This will be a BYOB event and will involve a short shuttle.

Rental Information for spring and summer months only:

http://www.highcountryoutfitter s.com 

404-483-1981

Rentals start at $25 per hour, or $55 for the day. If you decide to rent, please contact the outfitter prior to the event to reserve a boat.  

Rentals year round:

http://www.gowiththeflow.com/productcart/pc/viewContent.asp? idpage=3

 


Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or canoe

PFD

Whistle

Water

Change of clothes in a dry bag

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat

Towel

Sunscreen

Snacks/Lunch

Waterproof Camera

Dry Bag


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Park Address:

1978 Island Ford Parkway

Sandy Springs, GA 30350

We will meet at the boat launch.  

Coordinates: 33.98689, -84.32356

 


Notes:

Remember to dress for the water, not the weather.  Bring a change of clothes in a dry bag, just in case you go into the water. The water is very cold!


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


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