*Home for Lunch* hikes, also called the *Four WHY* hikes - Gold Branch

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*Home for Lunch* hikes, also called the *Four WHY* hikes - Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Hike: *Home for Lunch* hikes, also called the *Four WHY* hikes - Gold Branch

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 11 2012 9:00 am >> Sat, Feb 11 2012 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Feb 8 2012 11:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 11 2012 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hmm ... "Home for Lunch" hikes" Why? All hikes start at 9:00am on Saturdays or Sundays and will last 2 - 2 1/2 hours. So, you'll be home for lunch. The "Home for Lunch" hikes are very suitable for Newbies and Beginners. Why? We are not planning to set new speed records. If we hike close 5 miles, that's fine too. All hikes will be at different places in the Metro Atlanta area. Why? We want you to spend your time hiking and not driving. This is a rain or shine hike (except under extreme thunder storm warning). Why? Just because :) Did you count ‘em? Now you know where the name "Four WHY" hikes came from.

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 hike is about 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
Smiley Face

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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