Saturday, July 15, 2006

Directions to Park and Trail

Getting to the Park

From the south (Albany) or north (Atlanta):
- Enter Columbus on Interstate 185.
- On the north side of town take exit 10 go east on the US 80 (JR Allen Parkway)
- From the exit 10 junction, go east 5.5 miles on US 80
- When you enter the 45 mph zone, move to the left lane and turn left at first stoplight (Flat Rock Road)
- Go 0.7 mile to where you "T-bone" into Warm Springs Rd
- Turn left at the stop sign onto Warm Springs Rd and go 1.0 mile
- The park entrance will be on your left

From the east (Macon):
- Take US 80 into Columbus city limits
- Where the road divides by Lynch Road, stay straight (towards Phenix City)
- Just after crossing over Alt 27 (Manchester Expressway), turn right at the first stoplight (Flat Rock Road)
- Go 0.7 mile to where you "T-bone" into Warm Springs Rd
- Turn left onto Warm Springs Rd and go 1.0 mile
- The park entrance will be on your left

From the west (Auburn):
- From US 431/280 take US 80 (JR Allen Parkway) to cross river into Columbus
- After crossing the Chattahoochee, continue to the junction of I-185 and US 80
- From the junction, continue straight/east on JR Allen Parkway for 5.5 miles
- When you enter the 45 mph zone, move to the left lane and turn left at first stoplight (Flat Rock Road)
- Go 0.7 mile to where you "T-bone" into Warm Springs Rd
- Turn left at the stop sign onto Warm Springs Rd and go 1.0 mile
- The park entrance will be on your left

See Map To Park.




Restrooms and Info
- When you enter, stay on the paved park road (one way).
- After 300 yards you find the first trail kiosk and restrooms on the right.
(Note: this kiosk is NOT the trail head. )

The Trail Head

- After entering the park, go 0.7 mile along the paved road.
- After you cross a bike/ped cross walk, stay on paved road to right
- The trailhead kiosk and pavilion will be 40 yards ahead in a grassy area on the left.
- The kiosk has a trail map, rules and etiquette and club news.
- Please park on the right side of the paved road (across the road from kiosk) to protect the grass around the kisk.