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3D in 1D at Island Ford - Part 3




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs   Hike: 3D in 1D at Island Ford - Part 3  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Oct 29 2013  5:00 pm >> Tue, Oct 29 2013 6:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Oct 24 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Oct 29 2013 3:30 pm
Event Duration:approx 1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3.5 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:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

What is 3D in 1D - Well it is 3 hikes of varying intensities ranging from a D3 to a D1 in 1 Day at a single location. The first one is going to be at Island Ford. Are you up for the challenge? 

Each of the 3 hikes are posted as separate events with an hour's gap between them. You have an option of joining one, two or all three hikes, the choice is yours. Remember to sign up individually for each hike.

This one is Part 3 - a D1, the last for the day. We will keep an easy pace for about 3.5 to 4 miles, stopping ocassioally to regroup or to click some pictures. We'll take a couple of hills to get a little bit of a workout. So if you are a beginner trying to start some hiking in the woods, or if you are recovering from injuries, this one will be perfect for you. Faster hikers please be aware of this before you sign up. The speed will be around 2.3 mph to 2.5 mph.

We will meet at the first parking lot NOT at the visitor center. Restrooms are available at the visitor center, so please plan for an additional few minutes if you'd like to use them before we start. You will need $3 cash for a daily pass if you do not have an annual pass. If you'd like to purchase an annual pass then you may obtain one from the visitor center. 

We will begin promptly at 10.45 am, so please arrive a few minutes early.


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

A flash light

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

Water (Strongly recommended) 

Emergency rain gear

hiking poles (if you need them) 

camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS co-ordinates : 33.995149, -84.332396 

As described before we will meet at the very first parking lot NOT at the visitor center. 

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. 
  • In 0.5 miles turn right onto Roberts Drive.
  • In 0.7 miles turn right into the park entrance.
  • In 0.2 miles turn left into the first parking area (not at the visitor center).

From southbound US 19 and GA 400

  • Take exit #6 (Northridge Road)
  • Continue straight ahead at the traffic light onto Dunwoody Place.
  • In 0.5 miles turn right onto Roberts Drive.
  • In 0.7 miles turn right into the park entrance.
  • In 0.2 miles turn left into the first parking area (not at the visitor center).

Notes:

3 dollars cash for parking fee or annual pass

Trail map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapIslandFord.pdf


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