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"OGIM!" (Oh Gosh It’s Monday!) Medlock Bridge Hike - Reschedule to Tues




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Duluth, GA   Hike:   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Mar 19 2013  4:30 pm >> Tue, Mar 19 2013 5:45 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 14 2013 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 19 2013 4:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:2.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Mike Pawloski
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

-----RESCHEDLED DUE TO WEATHER-----

Hey - it's Monday (well, Tuesday) - let's celebrate!  Skip the gym and come and enjoy a "OGIM!" (Oh Gosh It's Monday!) hike at Medlock Bridge!  This is rated a D1.  We won't be moving too fast, but we'll keep a steady pace. 

The entrance to the parking lot is off of GA 141 where it crosses the river.  See Directions below.  As always, please remove all valuables visible in your vehicles.

The trail we will follow starts near the boat launch.  We will head south walking along the river.  There is a short bridge we'll cross then climb up a some steps and continue on the trail.  At this point we'll be on a bluff overlooking the 'hooche.  The trail continues for a short distance, turns slightly towards the river, and ends. 

We will then back-track and on the way back turn left onto another trail that will take us away from the river and ascend slightly up into the woods.  Here, there's a good chance to see some deer. 

We'll loop around and eventually connect back up with the trail we walked in on and head back to the parking lot.

In general, the trails are flat with some relatively easy uphill climbs, nothing with over a 75 foot elevation gain.  This is a good hike for beginners or anyone who wants to get out and enjoy a walk in the woods. 

Cameras are encouraged. 

Here's a link to a map of the trail:

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/MedlockBridge.pdf

Dogs are welcome.  Please bring a leash.

Please bring water and $3 for the parking or an annual pass.

See you Monday!


Required Items to Bring:

$3 parking fee or annual parking pass

Appropriate clothing for weather

Appropiate walking/hiking shoes

Fluid for adequate hydration

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From northbound Interstate 85

  • Take exit 99, GA 140/Jimmy Carter Boulivard
  • Turn left onto GA 141 North lane and proceed 3 miles to Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  • Turn right onto GA 141/Peachtree Industrial Blvd. to Holcomb Bridge Road.
  • Left on Holcomb Bridge Road and then right onto GA 141, Peachtree Parkway.
  • Go 3.6 miles on GA 141 (Medlock Bridge Road) to unit which will be on the right.

From southbound Interstate 85

  • Take exit 99, Jimmy Carter Blvd. (140).
  • Right and get into GA 141 North lane and proceed 3 miles to Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  • Right on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. to Holcomb Bridge Road.
  • Left on Holcomb Bridge Road and then right onto GA 141, Peachtree Parkway.
  • Go 3.6 miles on GA 141 (Medlock Bridge Road) to unit which will be on the right prior to crossing the river.

From northbound US 19 and GA 400

  • Take exit 7A, Holcomb Bridge/Norcross, GA 140 East.
  • Go 5.5 miles to intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Spalding Drive.
  • Left onto Spalding Drive and go 3.6 miles to Peachtree Parkway, GA 141.
  • Left and go 3.6 miles to unit on the right prior to crossing the river.

From southbound US 19 and GA 400

  • Take exit 10, Old Milton Parkway/Alpharetta, GA 120.
  • Right on Old Milton Parkway (GA120) 6.2 mile to GA 141 (Medlock Bridge).
  • Right 4 miles crossing the river and the unit will be on the left.

Notes:

Like many of the locations in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Medlock Bridge is a riparian zone.

Here is an illustration of a riparian zone and a link to a good description of these ecosystems:

http://www.crd.bc.ca/watersheds/ecosystems/riparianzones.htm

 

 

 

 


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