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Jones Bridge: Plant Identification & Photo Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek, GA   Hike: Jones Bridge: Plant Identification & Photo Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 8 2012  10:00 am >> Sun, Apr 8 2012 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 5 2012 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 7 2012 9:30 pm
Event Duration:Approximately 3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Courtney H
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We'll meet at the Jones Bridge parking lot at the end of the park road and start our hike by heading to the bridge.
We'll stop to take some photos and then continue along the river and up the hill into the woods.
Along the trails we'll identify some wildflowers, shrubs, and trees, paying particular attention to the spring arrivals of trillium, foam flower, toothwort, violets, etc.

We'll cover at least 5 miles in about 3 hours.

We'll hike at a moderate pace, stopping several times for plant identification and photos.




Required Items to Bring:

Bring $3.00 for parking or display your CRNRA annual pass in your vehicle.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
A camera
A plant identification book 
A jeweler's loop
Binoculars
A small notebook & pencil 
I plan to lead several hikes like this one over the next few months. 
It will be fun to spot trends and document unusual sightings.

Water and a snack
We'll take a break at the picnic tables behind the Environmental Education Center.

Wear layers so you'll be comfortable as the day warms up.

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

Notes:
There are restrooms available next to the parking lot.

Did you know?
Jones Bridge spanned the Chattahoochee River from 1904-1922 falling into disrepair in the 1930's.
Half of the bridge was "stolen" in 1940.
Neighbors didn't know the workers cutting the bridge were not authorized to do so until it was too late.

For a map of the area, go to http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006JonesBridgeB&W.pdf.


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