Hike at Island Ford - Sat, Dec 31 2016

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Hike at Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 31 2016 8:30 am >> Sat, Dec 31 2016 10:45 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Dec 29 2016 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 31 2016 10:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will cover 6 miles at a moderate pace by heading over to the river trail, adventure up a few of the back hills, we will hike the lollipop trail and then loop back around. We will stop to enjoy the scenery and hydrate, but expect to keep a steady pace throughout the hike.

We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot, which is at the END of Island Ford Parkway.

Definition of a D2 hike: Gentle to moderate elevation gain 400 to 1000 feet, moderate pace generally 4-6 miles. This hike is not for beginners.

We will start the hike promptly at 8:30am. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet everyone and get settled.

Up to two dogs can come on the hike. Please register your dog when you RSVP. You must use a leash at all times in accordance with the Park rules.

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.

Do not leave any valuables in your car including the trunk since vandalism has happened in the past.

Restrooms will not be available at the Visitor Center at start time: they open at 9am

Required Items to Bring:

Liquids

Hiking shoes

$3.00 cash or your annual parking pass

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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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