Afternoon Hike at Island Ford

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Afternoon Hike at Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jan 18 2012 12:30 pm >> Wed, Jan 18 2012 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jan 13 2012 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

It's been a while since I hiked Island Ford and I miss it! This hike starts in the early afternoon, so sleepy heads have no excuse!

For this hike, we'll park at the Visitors' Center, way down the road from the entrance to the park. If it's your first visit to this parking lot, no - - you have not gone too far! Bathroom facilities are available here, and annual CNRA park passes can be purchased. If you plan to do much hiking in the area, the $25 annual fee for the pass is a bargain. If you do not have an annual pass, the fee for the day's parking at this location is $3.00. Please have cash handy and allow time to buy your day-pass before the hike.

We will do this tried and true trail at a brisk pace. We'll rest from time to time if necessary, otherwise we'll use our time to move along. We'll be treated to beautiful forests as well as breathtaking views of the river.

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. Dogs off leash have been known to stir up yellow jackets, resulting in painful stings to both nearby hikers and the dogs themselves.

Let's hope for nice weather for the hike. The cold won't stop us, but heavy rains will.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water
$3.00 or your annual pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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.

***You will drive past the first lot on your left and keep going down the road for a long way before you ultimately see the parking lot at the Visitors' Center. ***

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

Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006IslandFordB&W.pdf

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The parking fee is $3.00 per car unless you have an annual pass.

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