Saturday Morning Island Ford Hike

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Saturday Morning Island Ford Hike

The Basics:

STATUS:

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Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Island Ford - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 17 2025 9:00 am >> Sat, May 17 2025 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, May 16 2025 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 17 2025 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) preserves multiple sites along the Chattahoochee River for outdoor enthusiasts. Please join me on this hike at the beautiful Island Ford unit of the CRNRA.

We will meet in the first parking lot on the left immediately after the main entrance. Please note that there are no restrooms at this location.

From the parking lot, we'll hike the newest trail, which is on the left. This is a tranquil and often under-utilized trail. It is wooded with a creek and a short walk near the river. We will keep a moderate pace and complete the trail in approximately one hour. The hike includes hills and enough elevation gain to increase our heart rates and get some good exercise.

The trail is a "lollipop" design and will return us to the parking lot. We will then hike a loop on one of the "older" trails, walking past a beautiful meandering stream and ultimately reaching the Chattahoochee River. There are often herons, geese, and ducks in the area.

Total distance is approximately 5 miles with 675 feet in elevation gain.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water for adequate hydration.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snacks, if desired.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1906 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, Georgia

We will meet in the first parking lot on the left immediately after the main entrance

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.

When you turn into the park, enter the first parking lot on the left. It is only one-tenth of a mile, or so from the entrance.

Notes:

$5 parking fee (for one day) or annual parking pass ($40) required. An America the Beautiful Parks Pass is also accepted. To purchase parking, please visit: Fees & Passes - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Weather: There is a small chance of rain in the morning. If the rain is light, I will plan to hike in it.

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