Hike the hills @ Gold Branch - Fri, Dec 13 2013

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Hike the hills @ Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 13 2013 11:00 am >> Fri, Dec 13 2013 1:15 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Dec 11 2013 10:52 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 13 2013 10:52 am

Event Duration:

approx 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: 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

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Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This time last week I had to cancel a hike here due unfavourable weather. But this Friday, the weather looks promising, so lets get this done. Gold Branch is one of my favourite hiking trails and on this hike it will be all about the hills! There are 5 (or are they 4? we'll see) major up slopes and we're going to walk down and then back up every one of them! Each of these trails leads towards the banks of the Bull slucie lake, so we will be rewarded with beautiful views when we walk down each of the these cross-trails.

This will be a moderately paced, 5 mile hike. We will stop at trail junctions to catch our breath and to regroup.

Last I was there, there was a portable toilet! :) so please arrive a few minutes early if you'd like to use it.

If you have been to this location in the past few months, you will know the entry location has been shifted by a few feet, so be on the lookout when you are driving. Parking is 3 dollars cash unless you have an annual pass.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

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

Camera

Water

Hiking poles

Trail mix

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Approx Physical Address - 6156 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

GPS - co-ordinates - 33° 59' 6.14" N, 84° 23' 13.22" W

Gold Branch is on Lower Roswell Road, between Johnson Ferry Road and Wileo Road. The sign is now visible from the road since bushes have been trimmed during road expansion; however, the park entrance is between residential subdivisions and is easy to miss if you're not watching for it.

If you're coming from Johnson Ferry Road, it's on the right, about 2 miles from Johnson Ferry.

If you're coming from Wileo, it's also a couple of miles, but on your left.

If you're following Azalea Drive and turn left onto Wileo, be aware that Wileo becomes Lower Roswell Road when it does a 90 degree left turn. The park is 2 miles further down Lower Roswell - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off after 2 miles! For those who have been to Gold Branch in the past, be prepared for turning at a new entrance. Slow down as you get close!

Notes:

3 $ cash or annual pass for parking.

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapGoldBranch.pdf

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