Please join us for our event at Island Ford, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) on Saturday, February 10. Island Ford, CRNRA is a pretty park that is adjacent to the Chattahoochee river. There are some nice changes in elevation which make for good views in the open forest and fun orienteering.
We will be convening at the parking lot across from the pond at the south end of the park. There is additional parking at the visitor center just to the south of our meet area and restroom facilities are available at the visitor center.
We will have Beginner up to Advanced Courses. Please register online to save time.
GAOC offers beginner instruction at 10:30am at all local meets. Runners may start their course any time between 11am and 1pm with a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off the courses by 3pm.
| Course | Description | Distance | Controls | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short beginner course | 2.2 km | 9 | 70 m |
| Yellow | Long beginner course | 3.0 km | 13 | 115 m |
| Orange | Intermediate course | 3.2 km | 13 | 120 m |
| Brown | Short advanced course | 3.6 km | 12 | 160 m |
| Green | Medium advanced course | 5.5 km | 16 | 225 m |
| Red | Advanced course | 6.4 km | 17 | 260 m |
From I-285 in Atlanta, take GA-400 North. Take exit #6 and go West on Northridge Road, cross GA-400 and take an immediate right. Go approx. 4⁄10 mile and turn right on Roberts Drive. Island Ford is ½ mile on the right. Follow orange and white signs to the parking lot.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip rental is required if you do not have your own stick.
| Members | $7 |
| Associate and Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| E-chip Rental | $3 |
| CRNRA Parking Fee | $5 |
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Geoff Work & Stephanie Tapscott 347-526-6009