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Gold Branch - After Work Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee NRA - Gold Branch Unit
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 12 2009  6:15 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 6 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 12 2009 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Denise Van Huss
Cristina
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The Gold Branch area of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers several miles of trails that border the river and Bull Sluice Lake which was created by the construction of Morgan Falls Dam in 1904.

We will hike along the shore of the lake and up into the woods above to cover around 4.8 miles. Rather than just circling the park, we will do an out and back hike with a loop at the end, and will hike at a comfortable pace of around 2.5 mph.

This is one of my favorite parks of the Chattahoochee NRA and yet one of the least visited.


Required Items to Bring:
at least one liter of water
hiking/trail shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera
bug spray

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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


Notes:

This is a rain or shine event...unless there is severe weather (thunderstorms).

$3 parking fee unless you have an annual Chattahoochee NRA pass.

Dogs must be well-behaved and leashed. Please remember to bring water for them too!

There are no bathrooms or water fountains at the trailhead.


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