Sunset at Gold Branch **A Dog Hike**

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Sunset at Gold Branch **A Dog Hike**

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Gold Branch - Chattahoochee River NRA

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 10 2012 6:30 pm >> Mon, Sep 10 2012 8:15 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:16 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 10 2012 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Laura V

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

**This will be a special hike to honor Katie, one of our most beloved AOC members. Katie hiked countless miles on the trails with us over the years and will be missed by many. She has summitted many mountains and swam in many streams. In this photo, she has her paw on the marker for Big Bald in the Rich Mtn wilderness area.

I am pretty sure that Gold Branch earned its name from the way the sun shines through the trees on a late afternoon hike. This pretty little park, part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, is a great place to hike at twilight.

We will cover approximately 4 - 5 miles, with one moderate hill climb in the first 10 minutes of the hike. From there we will follow the outer loop through the woods to the river and Bull Sluice Lake. We will move as quickly as the group feels comfortable with.

We will meet in the parking lot, which is located off Lower Roswell Road. Please note that there are no restrooms at this location.

Required Items to Bring:

$3 for parking if you do not have an annual pass
Plenty of water
Clothing appropriate for the weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Small day pack if desired
Small snack
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From US 19 and GA 400:

Take exit 6 - Northridge Road.
Stay in right lane merging onto Dunwoody Place, go 1.3 miles.
Turn right at Roswell Road, go 0.6 miles.
Turn left at Azalea Drive, go 1.7 miles.
Turn left at Willeo Road, go 1.4 miles.
Turn left at Lower Roswell Road, go 0.7 mile to park entrance on the left.

From Interstate 285:

Take exit 24 - Riverside Drive NW.
Turn left at Riverside Drive NW, go 2.3 miles.
Turn left at Johnson Ferry Road NW, go 1.8 miles.
Turn right at Lower Roswell Road, go 2.2 miles to the park entrance on your right.

Notes:

Well behaved dogs are welcome on this hike. According to park rules, dogs must be kept on leash.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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