East Palisades--Creek, Figure 8 Loop (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

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East Palisades--Creek, Figure 8 Loop (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

East Cobb

Hike: East Palisades--Creek, Figure 8 Loop (Whitewater Creek Entrance)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 8 2019 7:30 am >> Sat, Jun 8 2019 10:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 28 2019 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 8 2019 7:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck R

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE THE PARKING LOT - - WHITEWATER CREEK (Not the Indian Trail lot) This hike will encompass the 48 acre park. A figure 8 Loop will include all Creeks and tributaries, the 3 Shoals up River and down River, the Bamboo Grove and Dog Beach and maybe run into Mr. Chattahoochee!! The North end hike to the Palisades will include a brief outcropping scramble to the top. Once you get to the top you will have afforded views of the 2 shoals - to the West and The Chattahoochee Coffee Company. This hike also includes a brief Bushwhack to the East in order to complete the North Loop. You will have close to around a 1,000 feet of park travel on this hike. We will stay on all proposed blue blazed trails except for the brief Bushwhack. TLs are also welcome to observe this hike. My only concerns for this hike is the rock scramble to the Palisades, the muddy trail and unleashed dogs! I'm requesting sign up attendees with sure footing and adaptabilities off trail. Please make sure you meet me at the WhiteWater Creek location. Please no audible music, tree climbing, selfies on edge of rocks, cliffs and no heavy perfume! It will be advantageous to start this hike at 7:30 am. There are no restrooms on the premises. I really appreciate the help that I have received to start these new grounds . Thanks Armin! Photo by Chuck R.

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.

Hiking poles if you like to use them

2 liters water

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.

Will hike in rain!

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