Thursday Morn @ Gold Branch - Thu, Dec 18 2014

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Thursday Morn @ Gold Branch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Roswell, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Dec 18 2014 10:30 am >> Thu, Dec 18 2014 12:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Dec 16 2014 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 18 2014 9:30 am

Event Duration:

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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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Let's hike Gold Branch. This park beautiful views of the Bull Sluice Lake for some calm and serenity, some hills to get our hearts pumping and some flat trails in between to catch our breath and talk to our fellow hikers.

The hike will be at a moderate pace with frequent rest breaks. We will walk up at least 3 hills on this hike; the trails are laden with roots so you must be comfortable in these hiking conditions. We will stop for frequent water breaks mainly atop the hills.

There are no restrooms at this location. You require 3 dollars cash for a daily park pass if you don't have an annual pass.

Please arrive a few minutes early as we will begin on time.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

Water (lots of it)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Hiking poles

Bug Spray/Sunscreen

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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