Hike with your DOG at West Palisades

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Hike with your DOG at West Palisades

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

West Palisades Chattahoochie River NRA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 13 2008 12:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 8 2008 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 13 2008 12:00 am

Event Duration:

2-3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Brian Clark

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at West Palisades and let the dogs play in the field at the beginning of the trail. After they are nice and tired from sniffing and playing together we will hike the trail, doing an approximate 5 mile loop. Bring their favorite toys to play in the field with, you can put their toys back in your vehicle before we hike the trail, the trail hike is optional. The trail starts out flat along the river, ascends up along the bluffs, and back down to the river.

Required Items to Bring:
Water, leash, and hiking shoes if hiking the trail, $3 cash for parking (or annual parking pass)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
tennis balls, fetch toys, frisbees, treats, portable water bowl

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From I-285 East Take exit 19 U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee. From I-285 West Take exit 20 U.S. 41(Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee. From I-75 North Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road. Left on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road. From I-75 South Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road. Right on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road. Directions Web site: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm The entrance to the parking lot is on the same side of the road as the BP Station. The entrance road dips down and crosses under Cobb Parkway (Highway 41).

Notes:

If you want to purchase an annual parking pass for Chattahoochie River NRA parks visit: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Parking fee is $3 unless you have an annual parking pass

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