Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Island Ford

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Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, Ga

Hike: Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Island Ford

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 14 2017 8:00 am >> Sat, Jan 14 2017 9:00 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 2 2017 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 14 2017 8:00 am

Event Duration:

1 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Distance:

3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Erica B
Eric M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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Itinerary:

It is time to enjoy another one of my faovrite trails along the Chattahoochee River: “Island Ford”. While this trail is not a mountain trail there are some moderate slopes, rocky terrain, and narrow trails which give this trail just enough variety to make it fun, challenging and rewarding.

Additionally, the views of the Chattahoochee River, nature, and wild life are amaizing on this section of trail. For this hike, we will start at the first parking lot on the left and hike the lollipop to complete our 3-mile hike. 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!

The trail is a “lollipop” trail, meaning that initial travel is on an out-and-back trail (the “stick” portion of the lollipop), but at the end is a loop. Once around the loop you travel back the way you came. According to the map, the total distance is 2.75 miles (.75 miles for the loop and 1 mile out and 1 mile back on the stick portion of the trail).

The trail is straightforward. You do have to cross a road; look to the 2 o’clock position to find where the trail continues. After that, the only intersection you will come to is at the start of the loop, and being a loop you can go right or left. There are no places where you can get lost or confused.

Required Items to Bring:

Athletic or hike shoes, snacks, and water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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:

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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 8:00 am! Arrive 5 minutes early to purchase a pass and to check in.

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