Monday Morning at Jones Bridge - Beginners Welcome - Mon, Jul 22 2019

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Monday Morning at Jones Bridge - Beginners Welcome


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jul 22 2019  10:00 am >> Mon, Jul 22 2019 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 18 2019 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jul 22 2019 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Trena's away, but we will still play!

Come  explore  the little known but gorgeous Jones Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee NRA on Monday morning as we cover about 4.5 miles at a comfortable, moderate pace. We will make a couple of stops along the way to rehydrate, and stop as needed for a breather. Rest assured, no one will be left behind.   Beginners are welcome! 
 
Because of a glitch in the registration process, we've run into the problem of having too many members added to the active list above the maximum limit of 20.  Please be aware that we will be moving members above 20 registrants to the waiting list in the order of their registration times.  People will then be added to the active list as we have withdrawals.   
 
We will walk along the river towards the pond as well as explore the woods and meadows throughout.  We’ll loop around the back end of the park to make our way back to the parking lot. The trails are relatively flat but do expect several hills for about 150 feet of elevation. 
 
We will meet in the parking lot at the very end of the long entrance road.  Restrooms are available.
 
We will start promptly at 10:00 am.   Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time for introductions, pay the $5 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass, and use the restroom.
 
Up to 3 dogs are welcome, but in accordance with park rules, they must be kept on a leash.  Dog owners should walk ahead or at the back of the group to avoid tripping other members.
 
***Don’t leave any valuables visible in your vehicles.
 
These trails can get very muddy, so this event will be cancelled for rain.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Sturdy shoes

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

Poles, if you care to use them

Dress appropriate to the weather - - and for poison ivy if you're sensitive

Sunscreen and insect repellant


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

9099 Barnwell Road,  Johns Creek, GA 30022

Latitude:      34.002924
Longitude:  -84.255492

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles (be sure not to turn into the first gate, but go to the second entrance) to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot.  (Pass the parking lot on the right as you're driving in and keep going to the end of the road.)

Trail Map:  http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=133874


Notes:

Trail map: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapJones.pdf

Bathrooms are available at the trail head

$5 parking fee unless you have an annual pass


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


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