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Sunday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Sunday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 19 2015  8:30 am >> Sun, Jul 19 2015 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 14 2015 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jul 19 2015 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DaveO
Carol
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Please join us for a Sunday morning hike at the East Palisades section of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. INDIAN TRAIL parking lot.

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units. The Park has several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Racecourse Shoals, a bamboo forest and a cave that we’ll explore!  

We will hike 5.5 to 6 miles including sections along the river, the back hills as well a few steep, rugged areas all at a moderate pace. 

Definition of a D2:  Gentle to Moderate elevation gain 400 to 1,000 feet, moderate pace; generally 4-6 miles.

We consider this hike to be a HARD D2 and therefore not a hike for beginners.

Hydration is a must with the summer heat and humidity. From a safety stand point, everyone must have water, no exceptions.  

We'll start the hike PROMPTLEY at 8:30 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled and for introductions.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee. Leave no valuables in your car or trunk since vandalism has been known to happen. 

A maximum of 2 dogs will be permitted on this hike. Please sign them up when you RSVP. Your dog should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owner’s keep their dogs on a leash at all times and clean up after their pets on the trails. 

There are no restrooms at the park.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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.

Camera

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit. 

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

 


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