East Palisades--Creek, Hill and Cliffs (Whitewater Creek Entrance) - Tue, May 7 2019

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East Palisades--Creek, Hill and Cliffs (Whitewater Creek Entrance)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: East Cobb   Hike: East Palisades--Creek, Hill and Cliffs (Whitewater Creek Entrance)   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, May 7 2019  10:00 am >> Tue, May 7 2019 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, May 1 2019 7:11 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, May 7 2019 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Allen D
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING LOT - - WHITEWATER CREEK  (Not the Indian Trail lot)

East Palisades is one of the most rugged of all the Chattahoochee Parks and we will traverse many habitats, from creek bottom to cliff top, hillside to bamboo thicket, and the overlook deck at a steady pace, with some optional rock scrambling for views. We'll move along relatively briskly, and enjoy the views of the river and the trails.  We will be doing some strenuous hills, and regroup to catch our breath.  We will sneak through the bamboo forest, and get a look at the N end of the park.

This is NOT a hike for beginners, and will be a strenuous D2 route, with about 700' ascent and descent. This will be a rain or shine event, with cancellation for heavy rain or thunderstorm predicitions.

We will leave promptly at 10 am.  Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled and for introductions.   

There is a $5 parking fee unless you have an annual pass. There are no restrooms available.

Map, terrain and vegetation reading will be encouraged, and instructed for those interested along the trail.  There will be a contest for who can identify the most twisted grape vine, or most luxurious trillium in its favorite habitat, which is....???


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water

$5 cash or annual park pass

Sturdy hiking shoes

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

Camera or binoculars

Hiking poles if you like to use them

First aid tape for blisters

Curiosity and alertness


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Please note the physical address and the directions mentioned below are approximate; the best way to get to the parking lot is by using the co-ordinates

GPS co-ordinates: 33.983656 N,  -84.4272803 W

4059 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

From I -285 East
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. 
- Right on Northside Drive.
- Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 mile to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

From I-285 West
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive, through the Powers Ferry Road intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 miles to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and travel.1 mile to the entrance on the right.

From I-75 North
- Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
- Right on Mt. Paran Road to first traffic light (Harris Trail)
- Left on Harris Trail to Whitewater Creek Road
- Right about .4 miles to the unit which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway South)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway North)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.


Notes:

Bring $5 cash for parking unless you have an annual pass, which you can apply for HERE.

Trail Maps - 

National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/ TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf

Alltrails, with section mileages if you zoom in.

 


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