Island Ford Early Sunday Hike

About this event

Join us for a fun and easy hike at Island Ford Park in Sandy Springs, GA. Our 5–6-mile hike will take us throughout the park, offering views of the water and several different terrains. **Difficulty Level** Moderate (mixed trail, includes elevation gain, may include some challenging surface). **Distance:** 5-6-Miles **Estimated Duration:** 2+ hours **Pace:** Moderate, 2-2.5 mph. Please be able to keep up with the group. **Meeting Location:** Visitor Center * Pin: (33.987021, -84.323927) **Start Time:** * 9:00 AM **Parking Info:** * Paid **Dog Policy** Dogs are allowed per park website. **Event Guidelines** * We will begin promptly at the listed time. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can start together. * This group is for people ages 18 and over who are Meetup members, and each person may bring up to one adult guest. * Bring water, snacks, and any gear you may need (e.g., trekking poles, flashlight, rain gear). * We welcome beginners. But if you are new to hiking or unsure if you can maintain the listed pace and duration, please do some prep walks in advance. Hikers who cannot keep pace may slow down or stop the group. * If you decide to leave the hike for any reason, we request that you let someone in the group know. **Disclaimers - Required Reading** **WEATHER** We monitor weather forecasts and may cancel based on them. However, each participant is responsible for monitoring the weather themselves and deciding whether to attend. We are not liable for weather-related incidents. Please use caution and come prepared for current conditions. **TRAIL DISTANCE AND CONDITIONS** Please be advised that the total distance, duration, and difficulty of the hike may vary due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, trail closures, detours, or terrain changes. Estimated distances are provided for general guidance only, and actual mileage may exceed these estimates. **PARTICIPATION** By participating in our hiking group,…