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West Palisades and Paces Mill




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Paces Mill Area, West Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Nov 30 2015  10:00 am >> Mon, Nov 30 2015 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 25 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Nov 30 2015 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Wynn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

West Palisades connects Akers Mill and Paces Ferry on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River at Devil's Shoals.  We will hike about five miles of the trails in this section of the Chattahoochee NRA including sections along the river as well as in the woods.  The trail is mostly flat; however, there are a few uphill sections.  We will be hiking at a leisurely to moderate pace.  There are lots of rocks and roots on the trail - so choose your shoes wisely.  Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

All dogs must be well-behaved and friendly towards people and dogs of all sizes.  Owners must keep their dogs on a leash at all times and clean up after their pets on the trail.

Dress appropriately for the weather.  The uphills will really get your blood flowing, so dress in layers so you can regulate your temperature.

WE WILL MEET AT THE PARKING LOT JUST BEHIND THE RESTROOMS AT THE ROTTENWOOD CREEK TRAIL HEAD.


Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking Shoes

- Plenty of water for you and your dog

- 6-foot non-retractable leash

- Poop bags for your dog

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

- Camera

- Trail Snacks/Treats


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions: There are new entrances on both sides of 41 this year.

Paces Mill 3444 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339

From northbound Interstate 75

- Take Exit 256 - Mt. Paran Road NW.

- Turn Left at Mt. Paran Road NW, go 0.1 mile.

- Turn right at US 41/Northside Parkway NW. go 1 mile park entrance is on your right after you pass over the river.  After you turn in you'll wind around under the bridge to the large parking area.

From southbound Interstate 75

- Take exit 258 - Cumberland Boulevard.

- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.

- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right before you pass over the river.

From eastbound Interstate 285

- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S, go 0.8 miles.

- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.

- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.

- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right before you pass over the river.

From westbound Interstate 285

- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S/US 41/Cumberland Boulevard

- Keep left at fork to Interstate 75 S/Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.6 miles.

- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.

- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.

- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right before you pass over the river.

 


Notes:


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

Paces Mill 3444 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339


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