East Palisades: A Saturday late afternoon to twilight hike - Sat, Feb 13 2016

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East Palisades: A Saturday late afternoon to twilight hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee RNRA   Hike: East Palisades: A Saturday late afternoon to twilight hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 13 2016  3:45 pm >> Sat, Feb 13 2016 6:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 8 2016 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 13 2016 2:30 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance: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:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 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 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; the Bamboo Forest, a cave, a rock outcropping and a few hills! 

We will hike 5-6 miles at a moderate pace with an elevation gain of 600-800 feet. This is considered a HARD D2 hike and therefore not a hike for beginners. 

We'll start the hike PROMPTLEY at 3:45pm.  The parking lot could be crowded, so please give yourself some extra time.

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight in case we get delayed on the the trail. Sunset is 6:14pm

2 dogs are permitted on the hike. They must be on a leash at all times in accordance with the National Park rules. 

If you don't have a CRNRA parking pass, you will need to purchase a $3 day pass, cash only.

There are no restrooms at this location.  

We will be meeting at the INDIAN HILLS parking lot.


Required Items to Bring:

Liquids

Hiking Shoes

 

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

Poles 

Headlamp or flashlight

Camera

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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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