East Palisades (including Bamboo Forest) - Sat, Oct 17 2026

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East Palisades (including Bamboo Forest)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Whitewater Creek Lot   Hike: East Palisades (including Bamboo Forest)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 17 2026  8:00 am >> Sat, Oct 17 2026 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 13 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 16 2026 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Katherine Dorsett Bennett
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hello AOC hikers!

I love this park -- it has scenic views of the Chattahoochee River and a nice mix of flat and hilly trails. We will visit the bamboo forest on this hike and stop to take a few photos.

We will hike at a moderate pace. No slow hikers on this event! The elevation gain is 589 feet for this particular hike!

Please meet no later than 7:45am ET. We will start the hike promptly at 8am ET. 

Note: This park does not have a public restroom, so please plan accordingly.

No dogs allowed on this hike.

After the hike -- there is an option to meet at a nearby Starbucks for those who are interested in some extra social time and coffee! Starbucks address:  6350 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 (Seven minute drive/2.8 miles from park parking lot)

 


Required Items to Bring:

- comfortable shoes/boots

- water

- appropriate hiking clothes for the weather conditions

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

- Hiking poles if you like to use them

- sunglasses

 - sunscreen

 - bug spray

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Please note the physical address and the directions mentioned below are approximate; the best way to get to the parking lot is by GPS. 

 From Google Maps type: East Palisades Whiltewater

From Apple Maps type: White Water Creek Parking Lot

Or click this link:

 https://goo.gl/maps/Y6k D5cGeTuJ72XNZ8

 

 

 
 

Notes:

Electronic payment for parking at QR code sign up for $5 daily or $40 annual parking.  You can also use the America the Beautiful pass.  You can save time by purchasing your pass from the National Park Service website.

Trail Maps - https://www.crnra.vip/wp- content/uploads/2019/05/Palisades-East-Indaian-Trail.pdf

 

In addition to an email before the trip I will be creating a text group so you will have my contact information and trip details at your fingertip the moring of the hike.  

 

 

 


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.