(SWAT): Gold Branch: (S)unday (W)alk (A)nd (T)rivia

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(SWAT): Gold Branch: (S)unday (W)alk (A)nd (T)rivia

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cobb County

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 26 2011 5:15 pm >> Sun, Jun 26 2011 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jun 21 2011 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 26 2011 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jimmy
Clay White

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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:

21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join us for the "first" AOC SWAT event -- (S)unday (W)alk (A)nd (T)rivia. We will be doing the trails and loops of the Gold Branch unit of the CNRA. We will start the hike around 5:15 pm and should be finished about 7:30 pm. Please note there is no restroom facilities at this location.

Afterward, please join us for the optional trivia portion of the event at North River Tavern (770-552-8784) which is a few miles away from the park at 8:00 PM.

Don't worry if you are not "good" at trivia. It is just an excuse to socialize after a hike!

When you sign up, please write in the note section whether you plan to attend the optional trivia portion or not so we know whether we need to reserve a large table for us. Thank you. :)

Required Items to Bring:
hiking boots or shoes with good traction
water
appropriate clothing for the weather
emergency rain gear (there is a 40% chance of precip. currently)
a good attitude! :)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From northbound US 19 and GA 400
Take exit 6 - Northridge Road.
Stay in right lane merging onto Dunwoody Place, go 1.3 miles.
Turn right at Roswell Road, go 0.6 miles.
Turn left at Azalea Drive, go 1.7 miles.
Turn left at Willeo Road, go 1.4 miles.
Turn left at Lower Roswell Road, go 0.7 mile to park entrance on the left.

From southbound US 19 and GA 400
Take exit 6 - Northridge Road.
Continue straight onto Dunwoody Place, go 1.3 miles.
Turn right at Roswell Road, go 0.6 miles.
Turn left at Azalea Drive, go 1.7 miles.
Turn left at Willeo Road, go 1.4 miles.
Turn left at Lower Roswell Road, go 0.7 mile to park entrance on the left.

From northbound Interstate 75
Take exit 263 for GA120 Loop.
Merge right onto GA 120 Loop, E/South Marietta Parkway SE, go 1.2 miles.
Exit GA 120 Loop for GA 120 E/Roswell Road.
Turn right at GA 120 E/Roswell Road, go 6.1 miles.
Turn right at Timber Ridge Road, go 1.4 miles.
Continue straight onto Lower Roswell Road, go 0.7 miles to park entrance on the left.

From southbound Interstate 75
Take exit 265 for GA120 Loop.
Turn left at GA 120 Loop/North Marietta Parkway NE, go 1.4 miles.
Exit GA 120 Loop for GA 120 E/Roswell Road.
Turn left at GA 120 E/Roswell Road, go 6.1 miles.
Turn right at Timber Ridge Road, go 1.4 miles.
Continue straight onto Lower Roswell Road, go 0.7 miles to park entrance on the left.

From eastbound Interstate 285
Take exit 24 - Riverside Drive NW.
Turn left at Riverside Drive NW, go 2.3 miles.
Turn left at Johnson Ferry Road NW, go 1.8 miles.
Turn right at Lower Roswell Road, go 2.2 miles to the park entrance on your right.

From westbound Interstate 285
Take exit 24 - Riverside Drive NW.
Turn right at Riverside Drive NW, go 2.2 miles.
Turn left at Johnson Ferry Road NW, go 1.8 miles.
Turn right at Lower Roswell Road, go 2.2 miles to the park entrance on your right.

Notes:

The current forecast for Sunday (June 26) is Scattered T-Storms with high 89°F, low 67°F, 40% chance of precipitation, and sunset at 8:52 PM ET. We will not cancel this hike because of minor rain but for safety reasons will cancel it if there is predicted to have thunderstorms during the time of our hike. Look for an email from your TL's around 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoon to see if this hike is a "go" or "no go". I will still do the optional trivia at NRT. :)

A maximum of 3 friendly dogs are permitted on this hike. They must be on a leash at all times and you must pick up after your pets per park rules. Please keep in mind if you do bring pets, you may have issues attending the optional trivia portion of the event.

Trail map for this location can be downloaded at:
http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/Trail-Map-2006-Gold-Branch-B&W.pdf

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

Cost Includes:

$3 parking fee at Gold Branch if you do not have annual pass.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you can not attend the hike but still want to attend the trivia portion, the address is:

North River Tavern
8879 Roswell Rd
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
770-552-8784
http://www.northrivertavern.com/

Team Trivia starts at 8:00 PM - The more diverse our group, the better chance we will have of winning!

Of course we will not be able to give you credit for the hike. :)