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Jones Bridge: Photo Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Johns Creek, GA   Hike: Jones Bridge: Photo Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 12 2013  5:00 pm >> Fri, Apr 12 2013 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 10 2013 4:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 12 2013 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Courtney H
Tom H
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll meet at the Jones Bridge parking lot at the very end of the park road and start our hike by heading to the bridge. We'll take photos and continue along the river and up the hill into the woods. Along the trails we'll look for trillium, foam flower, toothwort, violets, etc.

We'll cover about 5 miles in about 2 hours. We'll hike at a moderate pace.




Required Items to Bring:

Bring $3.00 for parking or display your CRNRA annual pass in your vehicle.

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

A camera
Water and a snack - We'll take a break at the picnic tables behind the Environmental Education Center.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road.
Turn left on Barnwell Road and travel approximately 2 miles to the park (look for the big brown sign) which will be on the right.
Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to the large parking lot at the very end of the road.


Notes:

There are restrooms available next to the parking lot.

This parking area has had a number of car break ins, so leave as little as possible in your vehicle and put everything out of sight in your trunk.

Did you know? Jones Bridge spanned the Chattahoochee River from 1904-1922 falling into disrepair in the 1930's. Half of the bridge was "stolen" in 1940. Neighbors didn't know the workers cutting the bridge were not authorized to do so until it was too late.

For a map of the area, go to http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006JonesBridgeB&W.pdf.


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