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East Palisades Loop and Bamboo Forest




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trails Parking Lot, Sandy Springs   Hike: East Palisades Loop and Bamboo Forest  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 19 2023  9:30 am >> Wed, Apr 19 2023 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 16 2023 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 19 2023 8:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.1 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gerrilyn
Mike C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me and Mike C. on a hike starting at the Indian Trail entrance to East Palisades CRNRA.  We willl have beautiful river views and visit the bamboo forest.  We will go at an easy to moderate pace. The total elevation is about 505 feet.  Please be aware that there is at least one trail that requires difficult footing on rocks on the side of a cliff. Parts of the route can also be rocky, rooty, slippery and muddy. While we will go slowly on these difficult areas, they are still hazardous.  So, needless to say, this is not a hike for beginners or for those with unsure footing. 

Another thing to be aware of is that the Indian Trail gravel road to the parking lot is narrow, uneven, and has potholes.  There are times when one car has to back up to a wider spot when another car is coming from the opposite direction. Go very slowly and pull over to the side if necessary.  There should be enough parking on a weekday but if you cannot find a parking space call me at 4044088833 and I will find a solution.  (Parking is allowed on the residential street of Indian Trail on weekdays where signs say "no parking on weekends.")  

We will leave promptly at 9:30 am so please arrive at least 10 minutes early for introductions and to buy a parking pass if necessary.  

You will need to have a park pass on your car.  If you don't already have an annual pass, five dollar park passes can be purchased i n advance online at  https://www.nps.gov/c hat/planyourvisit/fees.htm .  Annual passes ($40) are highly recommended if you plan to hike throughout the year.

You can also use a smart phone to buy a pass at a kiosk in the parking lot.

No bathrooms are available at this location.  


Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking shoes

Fluids

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

Hiking poles are very helpful.

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit. 

Location
1425 Indian Trail NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
33.8884358,  -84.4331049

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on Northside Drive past the McDonalds towards Old Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through the Intersection with the flashing yellow light and continue on Northside Drive for 1.1 Miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right On Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance.

 

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to the second traffic light.
  • Left onto Northside Drive past the McDonalds towards Old Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through the intersection with flashing yellow light and coninue on Northside Drive for 1.1 miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right on Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance

Notes:

 

No bathrooms

Parking pass is required

 


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