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Monday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
STATUS: | Cancelled - Hide from Calendar | ||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Sandy Springs, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Mon, Dec 9 2024 10:00 am >> Mon, Dec 9 2024 12:15 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Dec 5 2024 3:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Dec 9 2024 10:00 am | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Joyce T. 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: | 15 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
This D2 hike at East Palisades will not be a super fast hike, but because of the rugged terrain throughout the park, it is NOT a good hike for beginners or for those with unsure footing! The time allotted is to allow for stops along the way to appreciate the beauty of the park. Be cautioned, however, that there are some challenging hills we have to deal with and some trails that are technically difficult because of rocks and roots. No whining allowed! We'll take in the bamboo forest, the overlook deck, and hopefully get to the dog beach on the other end of the park as well. East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units. It offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Race Course Shoals. We will leave promptly at 10 am. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled, buy a park pass ($5) online if you don't already have one, and meet your fellow members. Park passes can be purchased in advance online at https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm . Annual passes ($40) are highly recommended if you plan to hike throughout the year. If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee River NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails, and the AOC abides by their rules. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike on a first to sign up basis. There are no bathroom facilities at this location, but there are plenty of trees! Be aware that the road from the entrance sign to the parking lot is rutted with some potholes that should be avoided. GO SLOWLY as you drive down the road! During the week, you can park on the side of the road outside the park i you don't want to risk your car on the entrance road.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit. Location From eastbound Interstate 285
From westbound Interstate 285
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Notes: | |||||||
Be very careful driving up the entrance road to the parking lot. Deep ruts in the road can scrape the bottom of low-lying cars. GO SLOWLY! Pull over for oncoming cars. Remember to pay for your parking pass in advance ($5), unless you have an annual pass to the CRNRAreas. Otherwise, bring your smartphone to pay online at the kiosk. https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |