Tuesday Morning at Jones Bridge

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Tuesday Morning at Jones Bridge

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Jones Bridge CRNRA

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 30 2025 10:00 am >> Tue, Dec 30 2025 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Dec 19 2025 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Dec 30 2025 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Drew W
Jeff M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join us for a hike at Jones Bridge CRNRA (Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area). Let's shake off the holiday stupor and get a head start on the New Year. A good portion of this hike is along the Chattahoochee River. There are a few hills on the trail away from the river with a total elevation gain close to 400 ft.

The hike will be at a moderate pace averaging 2.7 MPH, going slower up hills and faster in the flat areas. We'll stop a couple times for water breaks, to regroup, and perhaps to look at some wildlife.

We'll start on time so arrive by 9:50 for greetings and a bit earlier if you need to buy a parking pass on site.

Note: All CRNRA parking lots require a $5 Daily Pass or a $40 Annual Pass. Parking passes can be purchased in advance online at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm. Daily passes can be purchased on site (cash not accepted). America the Beautiful National Parks Passes also can be used.

As of December 11, 2025, Jones Bridge restrooms will be closed until further notice for water line repair.

Trail map: https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jones-Bridge.pdf

Required Items to Bring:

Water or drink to stay hydrated

Hiking shoes/boots

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

Hiking Poles

Clothing layers to shed as needed

Gloves & Hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From GA-400/US-19:

Take exit 7 and head southeast on Holcomb Bridge Rd/GA-140 E toward Peachtree Corners for 4.1 mi
Turn left onto Barnwell Rd for 1.4 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and continue on Barnwell Rd for 0.2 mi
Turn right at the National Park Service sign onto Jones Bridge Unit Access Rd. and continue to the parking lot at the end of the road.

From Old Alabama Rd:

If traveling west on Old Alabama Rd, turn left onto Jones Bridge Rd.
Traveling east on Old Alabama Rd, turn right onto Jones Bridge Rd.
Jones Bridge will turn into Barnwell at the right angle curve.
Turn left into the park at the National Park Service sign for Jones Bridge CRNRA and continue to the parking lot at the end of the road.

Coordinates: 34.00096571223252, -84.23943274550781

Make sure you don’t accidentally go to Jones Bridge Park which is in Gwinnett County on the other side of the river from the CRNRA parking lot.

Notes:

Do not leave any valuables in your car.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Registration for this event opens at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM