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After Work Hike - Paces Mill entrance of West Palisades




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta GA 30339   Hike: After Work Hike - Paces Mill entrance of West Palisades  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 20 2016  6:15 pm >> Wed, Apr 20 2016 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 18 2016 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 20 2016 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Weatherman
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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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:


The West Palisades Unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is inside the Perimeter in Vinings, on Cobb Parkway.

We meet at the Paces Mill parking area at 3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta 30339.  The gathering spot will be at or near the little sitting area between the parking lot and the bathroom.

We go to Devils Racecourse Shoals and back, about four and a half miles, which should take about two hours.

Our route follows the banks of the Chattahoochee, going under I-75 and crossing Rottenwood Creek. It then rises up into the bluffs and comes back down to the river and ends at a sandy bank facing the Shoals.

Along the river we will see some fast water in places and pass other spots where the water runs quiet and deep, with cliffs on the opposite side.

The trail is mostly easy with some moderate uphill sections.

Please remember to bring $3 for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.


Required Items to Bring:

Shoes you can hike in

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water
Trail Snacks
Camera
Hiking poles or walking stick


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta GA 30339


From I-75 North

Take Exit 256, Mt. Paran Road. Left on Mt. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Northside Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate right onto entrance road.

From I-75 South

Take Exit 256, Mt. Paran Road. Right on Mt. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Northside Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate right onto entrance road. 
 
 


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$3 National Park Service parking fee


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.