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Island Ford Morning Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 10 2022  10:00 am >> Thu, Feb 10 2022 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Feb 4 2022 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 10 2022 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
David W.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join me Feb. 10th at 10:00a.m. for a brisk hike at Island Ford.  We will meet at the first parking lot on the left after you enter the park.  THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE.  I expect to hike at a 2.7-3.0 pace and I love hills.  

Island Ford is the HQ of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, (CRNRA).  There is a $5.00 daily parking fee or you can purchase an annual pass. You must use your smartphone to purchase the pass.  Please arrive 10 minutes before our 10:00am departure.  I plan on starting right at 10:00am.  Island Ford has some rough terrain and great views of the river. It’s a beautiful spot so close to the huste and bustle of Sandy Springs.  It is a real oasis.

Up to 3 mellow dogs are welcome but they must be leashed at all times. Willeo Road may be closed so allow extra time to get there.  Hope to see you there.  I am filling in for Joyce. I'm sure she will pick up the hike in future weeks.


Required Items to Bring:

water and good hiking shoes are a must.  

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Required 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.

Turn left into the first parking lot.

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.

Turn left into the first parking lot.

Notes:

Trail Map - ht tp://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf.  

Parking is $5, payable online or with your smartphone at the parking lot.  No cash accepted.  You may also purchase an annual pass.


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