Stress-Free Saturday Morn at Island Ford #Let’s do this!!

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Stress-Free Saturday Morn at Island Ford #Let’s do this!!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Hike: Stress-Free Saturday Morn at Island Ford #Let’s do this!!

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 7 2013 10:30 am >> Sat, Sep 7 2013 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 5 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 7 2013 8:00 am

Event Duration:

Approx 2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Divya N

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come join me on a Stress-free hike at the Island Ford unit of the CRNRA on Saturday. We will keep an easy to moderate pace on this hike and hope to complete approx 5 miles in about 2.5 hours whichever is first. This will be a rain or shine hike.

We will take occasional stops for a sip of water or to take some photos and simply admire nature :) This hike will be great for you if you can handle the distance at an acceptable pace while working up a decent sweat. If you're expecting a constant heart pumping hike, then this will not be for you. We will try to cover most of the trails in the unit.

We will meet at the Visitor Center i.e. the 3rd and last Parking lot. There are restrooms at the location. You will need $3 cash for a daily pass if you do not have an annual pass; you can purchase one right at the visitor center, it's just $25 !!

We will start the hike promptly at 10.30 am, so please arrive a few minutes early keeping in mind possible traffic and also to buy your parking pass or use the restrooms.

If you have any questions feel free to email/call me. :)

Required Items to Bring:

Yourself :)

$3 cash or annual pass

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water to stay hydrated

Good hiking shoes

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

Camera (if you're like me) :D

Emergency Rain Gear

Hiking poles if you need them

Bug spray/sunscreen

Trail mix

A towel to wipe off that sweat!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Physical Address -

1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Atlanta, GA 30350

It is always best to use www.maps.google.com to get directions from the place you are starting from. Either use the physical address or the lat/long co-ordinates.

PS- We will meet at the VISITOR CENTER. Once you enter the gate, you will need to drive a long way to get there. En route you will pass two parking lots on your left, so look out for them!

Notes:

As mentioned this location has a $3 cash parking fee

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/Trail-Map-2011-IF-Markers-8-5x11.pdf

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