East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

This is Carol's second hike as a PTL and she helped write parts of the event description. 

Come join us as we hike around one of the hidden gems just minutes from I-285.  The trail ranges from easy along the river to moderate as we take some steep climbs through the forest.  It’s strenuous enough in places to enable us to have a good workout as we wind our way around the  trails.  With spring in the air, the views of the Chattahoochee should be breathtaking!  Plus, the bamboo forest and bluffs are the perfect reward to a good hike.

We're going to start off by going uphill toward the Indian Trail Parking lot. We will continue hiking trails toward the river which will eventually lead us to the Bamboo forest. Beyond the Bamboo forest is rock which we can climb to catch a view of the river. Then we will return and walk up our 2nd hill of the day towards the other overlook where we will spend a few moments. Climbing a few stairs will lead us back on the trail and we continue hiking downward to the river. En route to our cars we will take a short detour towards the cave, before completing the last leg of our hike. 

This is a moderately paced hike with quite a few rest breaks. This hike will have cover all the good spots at East Palisades so, if you've never been here, this is your chance. 

Please carry adequate water to stay hydrated. There is a 3$ parking fee unless you have an annual pass. There are no restrooms, but we have an abundance of trees. 

GPS co-ordinates - 33° 52' 36.17" N, 84° 26' 15.95" W

Approximate Physical Address - 

4059 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

From I -285 East
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. 
- Right on Northside Drive.
- Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 mile to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

From I-285 West
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive, through the Powers Ferry Road intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 miles to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and travel.1 mile to the entrance on the right.

From I-75 North
- Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
- Right on Mt. Paran Road to first traffic light (Harris Trail)
- Left on Harris Trail to Whitewater Creek Road
- Right about .4 miles to the unit which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway South)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway North)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.

Bring 3$ cash for parking unless you have an annual pass

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/ TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf