SINGLES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (SOA) 45+ (couples wel

This is a beginner/intermediate hike. A couple of baby hills and a few steps but otherwise flat along the Chattahoochee River but I'd like to go at a moderate pace between 2.5 - 3.0 mph. It is not a run. 5.1 miles. You can find a copy of the trail map here:

https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jones-Bridge.pdf

We'll start with the little loop to see the old Jones Bridge and then walk along the water, loop back around the field and retrace our steps to get back to the car.

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road. Restrooms are open/ Please remove all valuables visible in your vehicles because there have been acts of vandalism. There are 2 entrances to Jones Bridge coming from Holcomb Bridge. The first is the environmental center....don't turn here. Go to the next one. Go all the way to the end.

If you don't have an annual pass I suggest buying one on line. At Jones Bridge and all CRNRA parks there are no longer any envelopes and or normal credit card registration. You have to scan the bar code and enter your license plate, etc. etc. It doesn't work on all browsers so you may be doing a little downloading. Come early and be prepared or you won't be able start on time.

This event will be cancelled if it is raining.

For more info contact Barbara 678-438-5593

Come hike and picnic after tp celebrate my birthday with me. If yours is near let me know.

Charleston Park Outer and Inner Loop Trail is a 5.7 mile Multi use moderately trafficked loop trail in Forsyth County located near Cumming, Georgia that features a lake and is rated as moderate. This trail is shared with mountain bikes so if you don't like sharing the trail, this hike is not for you. The hikers go one way and the bikers another so you can easily see each other and move over. Not a beginners hike. Intermediate Hikers, 2.0- 2.5mi. per hour...definitely a good bit of minor ups and down...not a mountain but definitely hills. Will definitely take at least 2+ hours but probably not more than 2.5 hours.

Free Parking. We will meet near the restroom.

Barbara 678-438-5593

P.S. Bring your own lunch for the picnic and if you would like to bring something to share that would be okay. Leave food in the car as picnic tables are very close.

This is a beginner/intermediate hike. A couple of baby hills and a few steps but otherwise flat along the Chattahoochee River but I'd like to go at a moderate pace between 2.5 - 3.0 mph. It is not a run. 5.1 miles. You can find a copy of the trail map here:

https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jones-Bridge.pdf

We'll start with the little loop to see the old Jones Bridge and then walk along the water, loop back around the field and retrace our steps to get back to the car.

We'll meet in the parking lot at the very end of the entrance road. Restrooms are open/ Please remove all valuables visible in your vehicles because there have been acts of vandalism. There are 2 entrances to Jones Bridge coming from Holcomb Bridge. The first is the environmental center....don't turn here. Go to the next one. Go all the way to the end.

If you don't have an annual pass I suggest buying one on line. At Jones Bridge and all CRNRA parks there are no longer any envelopes and or normal credit card registration. You have to scan the bar code and enter your license plate, etc. etc. It doesn't work on all browsers so you may be doing a little downloading. Come early and be prepared or you won't be able start on time.

This event will be cancelled if it is raining.

For more info contact Barbara 678-438-5593

Come get some morning fitness with 7 miles and over Kennesaw Mountain (one time). This is not a beginner hike. We go up and over and then around.

We are STARTING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE OVERFLOW PARKING LOT (because parking is easier...and we get to walk more), we will stop for a bathroom break at the visitor center (but don't park there) then going over Big and Little KM and then onto the New Salem trail (across Burnt Hickory Road) and back around the east west trail.

This is an intermediate hike. The hard part is in the beginning getting over both big and little kennesaw mountain. We will take our time. Then when we hit the flats we will pick up the pace. We will be only climbing OVER the mountains one time.

Required Items to Bring: water, Possibly rain gear, lunch or snack on the trail when we take a short break.

For more info: Barbara 678-438-5593

PARKING Fees: $5 or an annual or day pass

Kennesaw Mountain Parking Fee - Per Vehicle Daily Fee - $5.00

This fee can be paid for online at recreation.gov. The visitor center is open but this is NOT where we are meeting. Allow extra time to buy pass. Parking is VERY difficult at the visitor center.

Kennesaw Mountain Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle Annual Fee - $40.00

This fee can be paid for online at recreation.gov.

Kennesaw Mountain NBP charges for entrance to the park. This is a per vehicle entrance fee. Any vehicle parked at Kennesaw Mountain will be required to purchase a $5 daily pass online or a $40 annual pass (online or at Visitor Center). Digital passes purchased online at Recreation.gov will be tied to a specific license plate; America the Beautiful Interagency Passes are also accepted.

An America the Beautiful pass is good here but a CRNRA pass is not even though they are both federal.

How to Get There:
Event Directions: 1) I-75 North to exit 267B Hwy 5 Canton Road Connector

2. If you are not heading west after getting off of the Interstate you are going the wrong way. You should be heading towards US 41 and downtown Marietta after getting off of I-75 onto the Canton Road Connector and see Kennesaw Mountain on your right.
3. You will be tempted to take the first exit off of the Canton Road Connector which is US 41, but do not take it. Proceed over US 41 on a bridge staying on the Canton Road Connector.
4. After crossing US 41 take a right at the first redlight which is Church Street Extension.
5. You should cross railroad tracks soon.
6. Take a left onto Old 41 at the second redlight. If you get to US 41 again, you have missed the turn onto Old 41 so turn around.
7. Park in the overflow parking lot farther down the road on the left.