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ChattaNoon Hike # 2 out of 10 - Gold Branch




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: ChattaNoon Hike # 2 out of 10 - Gold Branch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Dec 8 2011  12:00 pm >> Thu, Dec 8 2011 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Dec 2 2011 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Dec 8 2011 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lemmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The ChattaNoon Hikes are very suitable for Newbies and Beginners. Why? We are not planning to set new speed records. If we hike close four miles only, at a little slower pace, that's OK too. We'll get our heart rates up though. We may even sweat a bit, but you won't need a shower before going back to work. All ten hikes will be at different places at the Chattahoochee NRA, beginning at Noon. Ah, that's why they are called ChattaNoon Hikes. Please be on time, because we will leave on time ... some need to get back to work.

This is a rain, shine, or snow hike (except under extreme thunder storm warning).

Come join me on the trails at the Gold Branch Unit of the Chattahoochee NRA. There are three trails designated red, blue, and yellow. We will walk a loop covering most of these trails. The western part of this loop goes through rolling pine forest. The eastern part goes along the bank of Bull Sluice Lake, formed by the Chattahoochee River behind Morgan Falls Dam. The length of the walk is about 4 - 5 miles. Due to the many possible side trails it is important that we remain together fairly closely as a group.

If you have any questions e-mail the Event Coordinator.


Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for weather
Water
Good Hiking Shoes
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Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera (if you like to take pictures)
Walking Sticks or pole
Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:Coordinates for the GPSlers among you:
Latitude: 33.984575
Longitude: -84.385314

Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on Roswell Road; 0.8 miles past I 285 turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road and drive 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Lower Roswell Road and drive 2.2 miles. Turn right just before the park sign.


Notes:

Remember to bring three dollar parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual parking pass.


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