Island Ford 6 miles from Visitor Center to Lollipop Loop and Back

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Island Ford 6 miles from Visitor Center to Lollipop Loop and Back

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Island Ford - 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta GA 30350

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Aug 26 2019 10:30 am >> Mon, Aug 26 2019 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Aug 24 2019 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 26 2019 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Leigh B

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start at the Visitors Center parking lot - so travel all the way down the road as far as you can after entering the gates to the park. You will pass 2 parking areas (one immediately on the left and one at the first major curve, also on the left and oposite a pond) - these are not where you should park, but carry on up the hill to park by the Visitors Center. Restfoom facilities are available in the lodge.

We will go along the river and in to the trails to the first parking lot where we will break for water. Then we will continue in to the traila to complete the lollipop loop and then return the same way. if you want us to add the big hill behind the Visitors Center, we can take a vote at the start of the hike if you like.

Not a beginners hike as we will keep a brisk pace and Island Ford has some lovely undulating landscape giving us some good uphill/ downhill terrain.

Please arrive early for introductions etc. Thanks. Don't forget your parking pass or if you need to buy one you will need extra time to do so. Same for if you need the loo before we start.

Required Items to Bring:

$5 cash or your annual pass (passes can be purchased at the VC)

Good walking/hiking shoes

Water, water and some more water (electrolytes are good too)

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

Hiking Poles

Sunscreen

Hat

Bug Repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From 400 - Exit 6 and drive to cross the bridge. Then turn right on Dunwoody Place. Proceed to Roberts Drive and turn right for 0.7 miles. Park entrance will be on your right

Notes:

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

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