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After work hike at West Palisades


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: West Palisades
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 13 2009  6:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 5 2009 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 13 2009 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Finally with the time change behind us it's time to get on the trail after work. This is a great location to get in variable terrain exercise. Trail starts out flat along the river, ascends up along the bluffs, and back down to the river. Total hike is 4 - 5 miles depending on loops and switchbacks we take. Pace will be moderate.
Bring your dog along for the hike. Please remember to bring $3 for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes and plenty of water.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:National Park Service Parking Fee
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