Fitness Hike at Island Ford - Thu, Sep 19 2013

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Fitness Hike at Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 19 2013 6:15 pm >> Thu, Sep 19 2013 7:35 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 12 2013 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 19 2013 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 20 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

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.

The plan is to keep up a steady very fast pace(3.75-4mph) for the entire duration of the hike with NO REST BREAKS. Although the hike is only 5 miles and over relatively easy terrain it is rated as a D3 event due to the pace and is most suitable for people who can comfortably complete D4 and D5 events. I will be walking the entire way but some people have found that they may have to slowly jog to keep up.

This hike will be taking place rain or shine. Please try to arrive a couple of minutes early as we will be starting right on time at 6:15pm and will not be waiting for late comers to ensure we finish before sunset at 7:38pm.

Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Footware that you are comfortable hiking fast in

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

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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