AtlantaOutdoorClub
sponsor
Print-Friendly Version
Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)
Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar


REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



Thanksgving Morning Energizing hike at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, Ga   Hike: Thanksgving Morning Energizing hike at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 24 2016  9:00 am >> Thu, Nov 24 2016 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 5 2016 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 24 2016 8:30 am
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's hike at one of my favorite trails along the Chattahoochee River:  “Island Ford” before enjoying our Thanksgiving Dinner. The Island Ford trail is a fun trail with moderate slopes, rocky terrain, and narrow trails. This gives the trail just enough variety  to make it a fun trail to hike.

Also, hiking this trail is perfect for burning off calories before eating too much at Thanksgiving Dinner. In addition to energizing and burning off calories, the views of the Chattahoochee River, nature, and wild life are amaizing on this section of trail. With this in mind, we will start at the first parking lot on the left and hike the lollipop to complete a  3-mile hike before Thanksgiving Dinner.

While this is not one of my easier D1s, it is a fun trail to hike!     I look forward to hiking with everyone and encourage newcomers and beginners to join me on this hike!

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Athletic or hike shoes, snacks, and water.

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

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.

Park at the First parking lot on the left - - ($3 to park)

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm


Notes:

 

P


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

Cost Includes:

Please be reminded that this area requires a $3 (cash) parking pass if you don't already own an annual pass. No change is available. We will start the hike promptly at 9:00 am! Arrive 5 minutes early to purchase a pass and to check in.


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