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Leisurely West Palisades/Akers Mill




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Leisurely West Palisades/Akers Mill  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, May 10 2023  10:00 am >> Wed, May 10 2023 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Sat, May 6 2023 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, May 10 2023 9:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:2 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Gerrilyn
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will descend to the river from the parking lot on a somewhat rooty trail.  We will first go north along the river trail until the trail ends and then go south on the river trail until the trail ends.  We will then retrace our route back up to the parking lot.  We will have beautiful views along the river and hopefully the mountain laurel will still be in bloom.  There are some narrow places on the trails and it may be muddy in places.  Hiking poles are recommended. The total elevation is about 200 feet and total distance about 2 miles.  Our pace will be leisurely and we will stop for photos if desired.

 

NOTE:  This entrance to West Palisades is off of Akers Mill Road.   Look for the apartments with the huge water wheel out front on Akers Mill Road. That's where you turn in.  There is a very small sign indicating the trailhead is here but it is easy to miss, so just trust that you're in the right place. Drive past the apartments to the CRNRA brown sign on the left,   and drive the long, winding road to the very end, where we will be parking. 

There is a $5 parking fee at this location, unless you have an annual pass. Parking passes must be obtained online either in advance or on your smartphone & credit card at the parking lot.  Please allow time to purchase your pass before our 10 am start time.  You can get a pass in advance at  https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm.


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles are recommended

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

Location:

3700 Akers Drive Atlanta, GA 30339

Coordinates 33.891623, -84.444515

From eastbound Interstate 285
Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Right approximately 1.5 miles to Akers Drive
Turn left at the wooden "Water Wheel"
Drive up the hill on Akers Drive passing apartment homes until you see the brown CRNRA sign on the left at the drive to the parking lot. (Go slowly!  It's easy to pass this little road!)    The road to the parking lot is a long drive.  Keep going till you get all the way to the end, where the large lot is located.

From westbound Interstate 285
Take exit 22, New Northside Drive, Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Straight to second traffic light.
Left on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Right approximately 1.5 miles to Akers Drive
Turn Left at the wooden "Water Wheel."
Drive up the hill on Akers Drive passing apartment homes untill you see the brown CRNRA sign on the left at the drive to the parking lot. Turn left at the sign and drive through to the parking lot.  If you reach an apartment complex at the end of Akers Drive, you have gone too far. Backtrack to the CRNRA driveway

Notes:

There is no bathroom at the trailhead but there is a bathroom at the river about half a mile after we begin.  


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