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Backwards Day Hike at Gold Branch | |||||
The Basics: | |||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||
Event Location: | Roswell, GA | ||||
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 Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||
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, !gninrom yadrutaS uoy eeS | |||||
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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 ! | ||||
Notes: | |||||
$3 cash parking fee required or Annual pass. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |