Sunday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance - Sun, Nov 22 2015

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Sunday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee RNRA   Hike: Sunday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 22 2015  8:30 am >> Sun, Nov 22 2015 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 18 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 22 2015 8:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DaveO
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Weather forecast for Sunday: Brilliant Sunshine and Cool: perfect!

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful and unique of all the CRNRA units. The Park has several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Racecourse Shoals, a bamboo forest and a secret cave that we’ll hike up to! 

Plan on 5.0 to 6 miles at a moderate pace, but we will stop to enjoy the scenery.

This hike is considered a HARD D2 and therefore not a hike for beginners. 

We'll start the hike PROMPTLEY at 8:30 am. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled and for introductions.

If you don't have an NRA car pass, you will need $3 in cash to pay for the parking fee.

Leave no valuables in your car or trunk since vandalism has been known to happen. 

There are no restrooms at this location.

2 dogs are permitted on the hike. They must be on a leash at all times in accordance with the National Park rules. 

We will be meeting at the INDIAN TRAIL parking lot


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Liquids

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Poles are helpful for a few of the steep ascents and descents.

Camera

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Location

1425 Indian Trail NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
33° 53' 2.54" N, 84° 26' 12.79" W
Note: Latitude and Longitude coordinates are provided as a courtesy to visitors with GPS units.

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through Intersection at Powers Ferry Road and 1.1 Miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right On Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance.

 

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to the second traffic light.
  • Left onto Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through the intersection at Powers Ferry and 1.1 miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right on Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance

 


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