Thursday After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge

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Thursday After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Johns Creek, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Mar 17 2011 5:30 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 15 2011 8:40 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 17 2011 5:25 pm

Event Duration:

approx 2 1/2 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tony C
Mark

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is a beautiful park with a lot of variety. We get the river views, hike up some small hills, through some nice open fields and beside a lake. Sunset is 7:46 and the park closes at 8:16, so we have plenty of time to get this one in with DST.

I'm making this a light D3 even though some might rate it a longer D2. Even though there is not much elevation change...about 550 feet over the entire 6 miles, those small hills can be a little tiring. We will moving at a decent clip on the flat areas though, which is about 90% of the hike. Everyone can take the short hills at their own pace. This not a fitness hike, but not a slow walk either.

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass. Also note that there are two entrances to the park...one is usually gated but other one farther north off Barnwell is is open and where we are meeting...see more detailed directions belwo.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for weather
Walking shoes or hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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water and snacks
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to the park (big sign) which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at the very end of the road.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/jonesbridge.htm

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Notes:

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass.

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