SINGLES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (SOA) 45+ (couples wel

We're off to the Gold Branch unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. We will meet in the parking lot, which is located off Lower Roswell Road at 9:45am. . Please note that there are no restrooms at this location. We will hike ALL THE TRAILS in 3 hours. This means that to get to some of the trails we have to repeat ones that we have already done. Hopefully all trails will help me construct this before the hike.

This is a beg-intermediate hike though there are some hills and poles are recommended. We will be hiking 2.25-2.5 miles/hour. From the parking lot, we'll enter the woods and shortly make a moderate ascent. The remainder of the first half of the hike contains relatively gentle undulations. The second half of the hike will include two or three ascents. We will have plenty of nice views of the river and Bull Sluice Lake. There is a $5 parking fee if you don't have a CRNRA pass. Please leave valuables at home.

Coordinates: 33.9843,-84.3854

How to Get There : Event Directions:
Coming from downtown Atlanta drive north on Roswell Road; 0.8 miles past I 285 turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road and drive 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Lower Roswell Road and drive 2.2 miles. Turn right just before the park sign or visit: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/goldbranch.htm $5 parking fee if you do not have an annual pass. For a GPS address put cross streets of Waterford Green and Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA

For more information contact: Barbara 678-438-5593

R/S from snow day but starting at 9am... Hope you can make it.

This is beyond a doubt one of the prettiest local hikes. There are a few creek crossings so your hiking boots may get a bit wet - nothing crazy, just muddy wet soles. They have taken out the pipe crossing with bridges now and most of the construction is gone and all the trails are open even the scenic hooch parts. We will loop the lake at Hyde Farm as well. So Beautiful. This is one of my most beautiful hikes. And don't let me forget Morgan Falls Dam.

We should be able to complete in just under two hours but with the creek crossings, bathroom break in the middle and so many people I have extended it to 2.5 hours. Not a hard, super fast hike. Want to enjoy this beautiful park, enjoy blooming trees and some early season wildflowers. We will walk along the Hooch for part of the trail.

Parking $5 for the day unless you have a CRNRA annual pass in your vehicle.

Pass can be purchased at the Kiosk in the parking lot - I understand that they don't take cash any longer - you should be able to scan a code with your phone and pay electronically. or prior to hike go to this website and purchase a daily or annual pass https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

The Johnson Ferry North trailhead is located near where Johnson Ferry Road crosses the Chattahoochee River. The park is located on the Cobb County side of the river and the park entrance is directly across from Columns Drive. There is a traffic light at this intersection. We will be coming from Columns drive and dead into this parking lot.

Address (not sure if it's 100% accurate) 301 Johnson Ferry Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30068, Ignore the pin on the map it is put on my meetup and may not be correct.

If you are coming from East Cobb, the park is on the left side of JFR immediately before crossing the river. If coming from Sandy Springs, turn right immediately after crossing the river. You will see the parking pay station immediately in front of you and a gate. Drive through the gate and proceed to the back parking lot where we will meet.

Barbara 678-438-5593