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Backwards Day Hike at Gold Branch


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Roswell, GA   Hike: Backwards Day Hike at Gold Branch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 31 2015  10:00 am >> Sat, Jan 31 2015 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 29 2015 6:39 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 31 2015 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Laurie F
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Janruary 31 is National Backwards day!  We will not actually hike walking backward since I could guarantee someone would fall in the first 5 minutes! However... I think we will hike counter-clockwise or another backwards idea I have yet to come up with!

Gold Branch is a nice, moderate hike with some elevation and beautiful views of the river & lake area. If there has been some recent rain there may be muddy or wet spots.  I will do a few loops and stop for a few water breaks but the pace will be moderate.

We will start the hike promptly at 10:00 am, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time to buy a $3 parking pass and meet your fellow hikers. There are no bathroom facilities at this location, so make a stop on your way to the park (there's a MacDonald's on Lower Roswell as you turn off Johnson Ferry) A new entrance marquis has been erected for the park,

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Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water

Good Hiking shoes

Rain gear is applicable


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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 .6 miles past the roundabout once it becomes Lower Roswell Road - - on your left. Remember, it's very easy to pass right by it, so slow down and look for the little turn-off !

http://www.np s.gov/chat/planyourvisit/goldbranch.htm


Notes:

$3 cash parking fee required or Annual pass.


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