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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, Aug 30 2015  8:30 am >> Sun, Aug 30 2015 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 27 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 30 2015 8:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
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:20
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

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 and unique of all the CRNRA 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 hike up to!  We will stop and enjoy the scenery and therefore have added some time to the hike duration.

We will hike 5.0 to 6 miles including sections along the river, the back hills as well a few steep rugged areas, all at a moderate pace.

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

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

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

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

If you don't have an NRA car pass, you will need $3 cash for the parking fee.

Leave no valuables in your car or trunk since vandalism has been known to happen. 

TIP:  The Indian Trail NW street sign has been down, so you might want to use your GPS or check on a map beforehand. It's easy to drive by the street.

There are no restrooms at the park.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and plenty of Liquids-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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