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Sunday Morning at Island Ford - Visitor Center Lot




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Sunday Morning at Island Ford - Visitor Center Lot  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 29 2024  10:00 am >> Sun, Sep 29 2024 12:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Sep 27 2024 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Sep 29 2024 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This will be a steady, moderately paced hike.  There is some rough terrain in the park and some hills, so it's not a good hike for beginners who aren't sure of their footing.  We'll start at the VISITOR CENTER lot, walk along the river, go around the lollipop trail, and return via the inner trails.

We'll meet at the VISITOR CENTER lot, which is almost a mile past the entrance gates.  Keep driving past the Hewlett Pond parking lot, staying on the main road until you can't go any further.  The Visitor Center has bathrooms, so you should arrive early if you want to take advantage of them.

We'll start the hike promptly at 10 am, so arrive at least 10 minutes early to meet everyone before we start and get a group photo.   There's a parking fee of $5.00 in this park.  It's best to pay online before the event if you don't have an annual pass. You can do this at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm.  (Annual and daily passes can be purchased in the Visitor Center.)


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water

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

Hiking poles if you use them.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

1906 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA

33.99475, -84.33405

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.

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.

Park in the Visitor's Center lot- - about 1 mile down the road from the entrance gate.

https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/maps.htm

 

 


Notes:

Trail Map - https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/maps.htm

 


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