After Work Hike - West Palisades - Paces Mill
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Hike | |
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Event Location: | |
Paces Mill Area, West Palisades Unit — Chattahoochee River NRA
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Wed, Aug 8 2012
6:30 pm >> Wed, Aug 8 2012 8:30 pm
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| Registration Opens:
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Fri, Aug 3 2012 7:16 am
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Wed, Aug 8 2012 5:00 pm
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| Event Duration: | | 2 Hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | |
| Distance: | | 5 Miles | |
| Pace: | | Moderate | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | John Weatherman
Beth H
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| Member Cost: | | $3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 20 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
Yes
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| Itinerary: |
The West Palisades Unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is inside the Perimeter in Vinings, on Cobb Parkway. The West Palisades Trail follows the banks of the Chattahoochee, going under I-75 and crossing Rottenwood Creek. It then rises up into the bluffs and comes back down to the river and ends at Devils Race Course Shoals. The trail is mostly easy with some moderate uphill sections and some light scrambling on rocks in one part.
We'll be meeting in the Paces Mill Parking Area at 6:30. We will go to Devils Race Course Shoals and back, about five miles, which should take about two hours.
Please remember to bring $3 for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.
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Required Items to Bring:
Shoes you can hike in | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
Trail Snacks
Camera
Hiking poles or walking stick | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | From I-285 East
Take exit 19 U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.
From I-285 West
Take exit 20 U.S. 41(Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.
From I-75 North
Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road. Left on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.
From I-75 South
Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road. Right on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.
Directions Web site: http://www.nps.gov/chat/ planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm
The entrance to the parking lot is on the same side of the road as the BP Station. The entrance road dips down and crosses under Cobb Parkway (Highway 41). | |
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| Notes: |
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| Member Cost: | | $3.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | $3 National Park Service parking fee |
| Make a Payment: | | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |