Last minute SUNDAY hike at Island Ford

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Last minute SUNDAY hike at Island Ford

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs

Hike: Last minute SUNDAY hike at Island Ford

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 22 2014 9:00 am >> Sun, Jun 22 2014 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jun 20 2014 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 22 2014 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 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

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Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This is a last minute plan to hike Island Ford. Let's get in some excercise on a Sunday Morning. We will hike trails along the river and even go by the pond. We wont be doing the lollipop trail on this hike. Most of this hike is along a flat trail, there will be a few undulations along the way.

We will hike at a moderate to easy pace with frequent rest breaks. Please bring lots of water to stay hydrated during the hike.

We are meeting at the Visitor center. Restrooms are available. You will need 3$ cash for a daily pass if you do not have an annual pass.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

A flash light since it is starting to get dark sooner

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water (Strongly recommended)

Emergency rain gear

hiking poles (if you need them)

camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS co-ordinates : 33° 59' 40.64" N 84° 20' 2.16" W

Physical Address: 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350

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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