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No Excuses - - Saturday Afternoon at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: No Excuses - - Saturday Afternoon at Island Ford   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 20 2013  2:00 pm >> Sat, Apr 20 2013 4:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 18 2013 11:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 20 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is another in the series of No Excuses hikes.  They're offered so that ANYONE who has mobility can handle them.  AOC newcomers are welcome;  beginning hikers are welcome;  vets wanting a photo hike are welcome.  The route we'll take will remain largely along the scenic Chattahoochee River, without much elevation change,  the pace will be very moderate, and the distance will be just a few miles.  This may well be the chance you've been waiting for to join a group of friendly folks as we enjoy nature and the chance to get a little exercise. You have NO EXCUSE for not signing up if you have the time!

We'll start at the Visitor's Center, where restrooms are available, and folks can buy an annual pass to the CNRAreas ($25).  The Visitor's Center is way down the road after you pass through the entrance - - about 1/2 mile drive.  Just keep going on the main road until it dead ends in the parking lot. It's farther than you think it should be, so just keep driving.

If you bring your dog, it should be able to  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.  We will start the hike promptly at 2 o'clock pm! 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.

A snack, sunscreen, insect repellant


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.