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Hike and Trivia Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Hike and Trivia Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Oct 16 2012  5:45 pm >> Tue, Oct 16 2012 7:45 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 1 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Oct 16 2012 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Isa
Jimmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Visitor Contact Station, after introductions we will begine the hike, looping up hills and along the riverside at a moderate pace. Afterwards join Jimmy and I for trivia at North River Tavern which begins at 8pm. 

 

North River Tavern

8879 Roswell rd Sandy Springs, GA 770.552.8784


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

$3 for parking permit

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.

***Once you enter the park, take the first road on the left and park in this lot.***

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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