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Saturday Morning at Gold Branch




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Gold Branch - Roswell, GA   Hike: Saturday Morning at Gold Branch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 22 2014  9:00 am >> Sat, Nov 22 2014 10:45 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 19 2014 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 22 2014 8:30 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Deb R
Beth Ash
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This will be a 5.5 mile hike at a fast pace. We will do the outer loop trails as well as a few of the inner trails in order to get in our total mileage of 5.5 miles - we might even squeeze in 6! Most of the hike is along the water's edge and really beautiful. There's one section were we have to climb down a few rocks and then scramble up a short steep section. 

Please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions. Also, you have until 8:30am on the day of the hike to remove yourself if something comes up.

Just a reminder - there are no restrooms here!

This hike is not for beginners - it is very fast with some challenging hills and lots of rocks and roots the along most of the trails.


Required Items to Bring:
  • LOTS OF WATER
  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Parking pass or $3 for parking fee
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • More water
  • Rain poncho/jacket so you don't melt if it rains
  • Hiking poles - trails have rocks, roots, and may be muddy
  • Snacks if you think you'll be starving

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • 5690 Lower Roswell Rd.
  • Marietta, GA 30068

     

  • Take GA 400 north from Atlanta to Exit 6 onto Northridge Road.
  • Travel 0.4 miles to GA 9 / Roswell Road and turn right at the light.
  • Follow Roswell Road for 1.8 miles.
  • Just after the long Chattahoochee River Bridge, turn left on Azalea Dr.
  • Travel 1.8 miles to Wileo Road and turn left.
  • In 1.3 miles Wileo makes a sharp left and becomes Lower Roswell Road.
  • Continue 0.7 mile and turn left at the brown Gold Branch sign.
  • Stay on the main road until it ends at the parking lot

Link trail map:  

 

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


Notes:

There are no restrooms at this location.

There is a $3 parking fee if you do not have a CRNRA Annual Park Pass.

Use this link for info on purchasing an annual pass: http:/ /www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

 


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