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Fitness Hike at Island Ford




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Fitness Hike at Island Ford  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jul 4 2013  10:00 am >> Thu, Jul 4 2013 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 1 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jul 4 2013 9:59 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Eric P
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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: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Come burn off some calories before your 4th of July barbeques.  We will be meeting at the first parking lot on the left almost immediately after turning in.  The hike will begin on the lollypop loop and then finish up in the main portion of the park.

We will be keeping up a fast walking pace with little to no breaks. While none of the hills are very large they can be fairly tough if keeping up a fast enough pace. This is not for beginners as we will be shooting to complete the hike in under an hour and a half. If bringing your dog please make sure that they can keep up.

This hike will be taking place rain or shine.  In fact the trip leader actually would prefer a bit of rain to help keep things cooler.


Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Footware that you are comfortable hiking fast in

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water


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.

Park in the first lot to your left, immediately after you pass through the gate.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm


Notes:

There is a $3 dollar parking fee unless you have a annual pass.


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