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Sunday Morning Jones Bridge Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek, GA   Hike: Sunday Morning Jones Bridge Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 20 2012  10:00 am >> Sun, May 20 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, May 13 2012 7:45 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 19 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tom H
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:4
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll meet at 9:45 am at the Jones Bridge parking lot at the end of the park road and start our hike promptly at 10:00 am by heading to the bridge. We'll continue along the river and up the hill into the woods. We'll go by the pond and the field behind the Education Center.

We'll hike at a BRISK PACE and cover at least 5 miles in 2 hours.

Trail Map: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=133874

Thanks to Courtney for her photo.


Required Items to Bring:

$3 for parking fee or CRNRA annual parking pass

Appropriate clothing for the weather (I suggest wearing layers)

Appropiate hiking shoes (the trail can be rocky and uneven)

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Chattahoochee River National Receration Area - Jones Bridge Park - 9101 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, GA, 30022

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to Jones Bridge Branch which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at end of road.

Directions: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/jonesbridge.htm


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