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Hike & Hoot on the Chattahoochee!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Jones Bridge
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 20 2010  4:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 15 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 19 2010 8:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Angela
Ben Shienvold
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:0
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hiking:
We will hike the The Jones Bridge section of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area for a couple of hours.  This area has a relatively flat, wide trail.  Most of the trail follows along the riverside, with other parts entering the nearby wooded area. 

We will hike at a steady, moderate pace.  Of course, we will pause occasionally to take in the scenery.  The total mileage should be around 5.5 miles with very little elevation change. 

"Jones Bridge spanned the Chattahoochee River from 1904-1922 falling into disrepair in the 1930's. Half of the bridge was "stolen" in 1940; neighbors didn't know the workers cutting the bridge were not authorized to do so until it was too late."

Hooting:
After the day hike we will prepare for a fun evening of guided night hikes and stories around the campfire along with marshmallow roasting while we enjoy night wildlife sights and sounds along the Chattahoochee River.  

A live owl program will be provided by the Chattahoochee Nature Center.


Required Items to Bring:
$3 parking fee, comfortable hiking shoes/boots, water to stay hydrated, flashlight, sense of adventure and a smile!  : )		Recommended Items to Bring:
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You may wish to bring a change of warmer clothes for the evening adventures.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From I-85 North

  • Take exit 99, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, GA 140.
  • Left and travel for 5.5 miles.
  • Cross the river and go 1-mile to Barnwell Road.
  • Right on Barnwell Road and 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From I-85 South

  • Take exit 99, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, GA 140.
  • Right and travel for 5.5 miles.
  • Cross the river and go 1-mile to Barnwell Road.
  • Right on Barnwell Road and 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From GA 400 North

  • Take exit 7A, Holcomb Bridge/Norcross, GA 140 East.
  • Go 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road.
  • Left about1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From GA 400 South

  • Take exit 7A, Holcomb Bridge/Norcross, GA 140 East.
  • Left and go for 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road.
Left about 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right. 

Notes:
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