Happy Hour on the Hooch - Wed, Apr 28 2010

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Happy Hour on the Hooch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Chattahoochee River in NW Atlanta between I-285 and US-41

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 28 2010 6:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 25 2010 9:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 27 2010 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

approx 3 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Brian Clements
Emily Kelcourse

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Late afternoon and evening in early Summer is the perfect time for a leisurely 2-hour float down this popular section of the Chattahoochee between I-285 and US-41.  Steep rocky "palisades" rise from the river on both sides and there's a wilderness aura much like being in the mountains. This is "where the action was" in the legendary "Ramblin' Raft Races" of the 1970s and 80s, and it's a perfect place to kick back and enjoy a few refreshments while running the easy rapids (Class I or 2 at most).

You must have your own equipment (raft, canoe, or kayak) to take part in this trip. In addition to your boat you will need a paddle and a life guard certified PFD (personal flotation device) to be legal on the river.

If anyone has an extra boat and/or equipment they'd like to provide for those without let one of the trip leaders know you can bring extras and we'll help coordinate. Those on the waitlist with extra equipment to share wiill get priority to be added to the event.

We'd like to meet promptly at 5:45 PM at the "Powers Island" parking lot of the Chattahoochee River Nat'l Recreation Area (CRNRA - see below). We will then setup our shuttle and launch by about 6:20 PM. After paddling under the I-285 bridge, we'll pass "Ray's on the River" and the old Riverbend apartment complex. Our first Class I rapid will be on "river right" near Riverbend, then we'll shoot the thrilling Class-I "Devil's Race Course" rapid. We'll make an obligatory stop at the famous "Jumping Rock," with leaping into the deep water and swimming optional.  After a shoaly section or two we'll pass under the I-75 bridge and take out on river right at the convenient "Paces Mill" CRNRA ramp just before the US-41 bridge.

Required Items to Bring:
• Boat, Paddle, and Lifejacket
• Wear your Swimsuit, T-Shirt and old Athletic Shoes ortight-fitting Sandals. If you wear Sunglasses attach them to a "Croakie" strap.
• Bring a Towel and adry Shirt and pair of Shorts to change into at the US-41 takeout
• Dry bag, largeZiploc bag orother waterproof bag(s)for extra clothes and valuables.
• If you're parking in the CRNRA lot, be prepared to pay the $3 Parking Fee ina self-service envelope if you don't have a yearly pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• Small (preferably soft-sided) personal Cooler with Ice, Water, and your choice of beverages. If you bring any alcoholic beverages, they ideally should be pre-poured into a picnic jug or other permanent-style plastic container(s). ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS CONTAINERS (potentially a stiff fine) and cans should also be avoided. A few snacks, pieces of fruit, etc. in your small cooler would also be appropriate.
• Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions:

We'll meet at 5:45 PM Sharp in the Chattahoochee River NRA "Powers Island - Interstate Parkway" parking lot in north metro Atlanta, adjoining the access road just NE of the I-285 bridge over the river. (The parking lot's "GOOGLE.COM/MAPS address is "RIVEREDGE LANE, ATLANTA, GA 30328.") This lot is directly across the river from the main Cochran Shoals parking area which is the WRONG PLACE (popular among joggers & dog walkers). Following are directions from I-285 on Atlanta's north side:

IF DRIVING EASTWARD ON I-285 FROM THE I-75 INTERCHANGE in NW ATLANTA:
1) Get off I-285 at Exit #22, "Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road."
2) Continue straight ahead for about 0.2 mile to the light at New Northside Drive.
3) Turn left onto New Northside Drive and go about 0.5 mile to the second traffic light (crossing the I-285 bridge).
4) Continue straight ahead (about 0.7 mile) on Interstate North Parkway.
5) Turn right into the CRNRA parking lot just before you cross the river. A small street sign here reads "1650 Riveredge Parkway" (although the address is actually Riveredge Lane.)

IF DRIVING WESTWARD ON I-285 FROM SANDY SPRINGS, SPAGHETTI JCN, etc:
1) Get off I-285 at Exit #22 "New Northside Drive/ Powers Ferry Rd."
2) Turn right onto New Northside Drive and go about 0.2 mile to the next light.
4) Continue straight ahead (about 0.7 mile) on Interstate North Parkway.
5) Turn right into the CRNRA parking lot just before you cross the river. A small street sign here reads "1650 Riveredge Parkway" (although the address is actually Riveredge Lane.)

Notes:

The trip leader will have detailed instructions regarding the shuttle setup at our meetup location and will need some volunteers to assist.

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