2 Hours at East Palisades - Wed, Aug 16 2023

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

2 Hours at East Palisades

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

East Palisades (Indian Trail entrance)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 16 2023 6:30 pm >> Wed, Aug 16 2023 8:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 14 2023 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Aug 16 2023 6:15 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Eric P

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

WE WILL MEET AT THE INDIAN TRAIL ENTRANCE WHICH IS DOWN A SHORT NARROW POTHOLED DIRT ROAD, GO ALL THE WAY TO THE END!

The plan is to cover roughly 5 miles in 2 hours as we wind our way around the park. We will be sticking to only the official trails. With that being said the trails are a bit rougher than some of the other Chattahoochee parks with a good amount of rocks,roots, muddy spots, and eroded trail. Due to that and a good amount of hills this event is on the harder end of D2 events. My preference is to have limited stops by keeping a consistent comfortable speed other than during a few quick stops to look at scenic things.

Parking is $5 if you do not already have a pass(Chattahoochee or America the Beautiful). Info can be found here https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm . They no longer take cash and you will need internet on your phone to pay.

Additionally if it is raining don't bother calling to see if it is still on. The answer is yes it is. Finally we will be leaving on time and you should be there a few minutes early. If you are late we will not be waiting and the nature of the event makes it very difficult for you to catch up or find us.

Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Enough water. Only you know how much you need. Don't underestimate

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From I -285 Eastbound - Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. - Right on Northside Drive. - Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right. - Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles). - Take gravel park entrace road 0.3 miles to parking lot.

From I-285 Westbound - Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. - Straight to second traffic light. - Left on Northside Drive - Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right. - Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles). - Take gravel park entrace road 0.3 miles to parking lot.

From I-75 - Exit onto I-285 Eastbound - Follow directions for "From I- 285 Eastbound."

Notes:

There is a $5 parking fee or you can use your Chattahoochee Rec Area annual pass / national parks annual pass.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.