North Fulton County News 3:11 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009

Sandy Springs extending Island Ford Trail

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Construction is about to begin to extend the Island Ford Trail in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Sandy Springs.

The city is matching a state grant to construct the $125,000, two-mile extension to the trail off Roberts Drive. The Island Ford park area now has a canoe launch, picnic area and fishing area.

The trail extension is expected to be completed by year’s end.

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