Big Awesome Hike @ East Palisades (Beginners Welcome)

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Big Awesome Hike @ East Palisades (Beginners Welcome)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

Hike: Big Awesome Hike @ East Palisades (Beginners Welcome)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 26 2016 10:00 am >> Mon, Sep 26 2016 12:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Sep 17 2016 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 26 2016 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will be meeting at the Indian Trail entrance NOT Whitewater Creek. Again, Indian Trail.

The rugged granite palisades were called the Devil's Stairsteps during the 19th century by river boatmen because the shoals "were the devil" to navigate. We will hike at a moderate pace both along the river and inland for about 4.5 to 5 miles of the trails. If you've wanted to hike at East Palisades but can't handle a fast pace, come along! We will be going up the Big Awesome Hill (BAH) as well as out to the bamboo forest. Don't let this challenge scare you off; we'll go at a slow pace up the climb, taking as many stops to rest as needed.

Please note that the Indian Trail entrance to the park has a long gravel road that should be navigated at a very slow speed to minimize the chance of hitting a pot hole. And remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

NO BATHROOM FACILITIES AT THIS LOCATION :-(

Required Items to Bring:

Water.

Good hiking shoes or boots.

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

Snack.

Hiking poles if you have them.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1425 Indian Trail NW

Sandy Springs, GA 30327

GPS Coordinates: 33.884290, -84.43679605

From I -285 Eastbound - Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. - Right on Northside Drive. - Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right. - Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles). - Take gravel park entrace road 0.3 miles to parking lot.

From I-285 Westbound - Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. - Straight to second traffic light. - Left on Northside Drive - Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right. - Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles). - Take gravel park entrace road 0.3 miles to parking lot.

From I-75 - Exit onto I-285 Eastbound - Follow directions for "From I- 285 Eastbound."

Notes:

Parking fee of $3 for daily pass or a Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Annual Pass for $35 is necessary.

No bathroom facilities at this park.

Trail map: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf

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