Memorial Day Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

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Memorial Day Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA

Hike: Memorial Day Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, May 25 2015 8:30 am >> Mon, May 25 2015 10:30 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 20 2015 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, May 25 2015 7:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units. Indian Trail offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Racecourse Shoals. We will hike 5.5 to 6 miles including sections along the river as well as a few steep, rugged areas at a moderate pace.

The hike will start PROMPTLY at 8:30 am. We'll hike through the bamboo forest, which is always an awesome sight, especially for first timers. We'll also explore the cave nearby.

Definition of a D2 hike: elevation gain 400-1000 feet, moderate pace, generaly 4-6 miles. This hike will be what we consider a Hard D2.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee.

If you bring your dog, he/she should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. A maximum of 3 dogs will be permitted on this hike on a first to sign up basis.

There a no restrooms at this location.

We are meeting at the INDIAN TRAIL entrance

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water.

Clothing appropriate for current weather conditions.

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, if you like to use them.
Camera

Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit. We are doing this is due to limited parking at the Whitewater entrance

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

Notes:

Remember to bring $3.00 cash for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass to the CNRAreas.

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