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Wednesday Afternoon at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Wednesday Afternoon at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 10 2013  3:30 pm >> Wed, Apr 10 2013 5:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 2 2013 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 10 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Libby G
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll keep a moderate pace for this hike at Island Ford.  We'll start at the Visitor's Center, where restrooms are available, and folks can buy an annual pass to the CNRAreas.  (An annual pass is just $25.)

Much of this trail is relatively flat, though the lollipop loop presents some invigorating ascents.  

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. 

Please be reminded that this area requires a $3 (cash) parking pass if you don't already own an annual pass.  No change is available.  We will start the hike promptly at 3:30! Arrive 10 minutes early to purchase a pass, to use the restroom, and to check in.  


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes and water
$3.00 or your annual pass 

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta

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 gate, you have about a 1/2 mile drive down the road to the Visitor's Center.  Just keep driving and you'll get there - - it's a long way!

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

You can cancel your registration yourself up to 4 pm before the hike.  After that, please call or text me to cancel.