Hike @ Gold Branch - Tue, Dec 31 2013

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Hike @ Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 31 2013 10:30 am >> Tue, Dec 31 2013 12:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 30 2013 11:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Dec 31 2013 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5.5 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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

After a weekend of rain, let's get back out on the trails. The trails are going to be damp, and the weather is going to be in the 40s, but when has that ever deterred us from a good hike.

Gold Branch is one of our favourite CRNRA parks. It offers some great trails to get a good workout. This will be a moderately paced, almost 6 mile hike. We will walk several trails within the unit and stop ocassionally for a water break or to click a few pictures. There are quite a few hills, and some of the trails are laden with rocks and tree roots, so you must be comfortable in these hiking conditions. Please wear hiking shoes with good traction. Carry hiking poles if you need to, they are always a good option.

There are no restrooms at this location. You require 3 dollars cash for a daily park pass if you dont 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

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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