East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

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East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

East Cobb

Hike: East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 9 2015 9:30 am >> Sat, May 9 2015 11:45 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 5 2015 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 9 2015 9:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Carol
DaveO

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

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. Be prepared for strenous climbs! The hills in this park seem never- ending and it is a fantastic workout! We will encounter at least 4 of these hills making this a solid D3. This hike will be at a moderate pace & we will stop for fewer breaks. 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.

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.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water

$3 cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

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

Camera

Hiking poles

Bug Spray/Sun screen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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.

Notes:

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

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

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