East Palisades Loop, Whitewater Creek lot

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East Palisades Loop, Whitewater Creek lot

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sandy Springs

Hike: East Palisades Loop, Whitewater Creek lot

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 12 2026 9:00 am >> Wed, Aug 12 2026 11:20 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 10 2026 5:55 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 11 2026 5:55 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 20 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Deema
Trish T

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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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is not a hike for a beginner. To qualify, you must have recently (last 2 weeks) kept pace with a fast D2 group on a previous hike with 600 feet of elevation gain and 3.0mph pace and be willing to keep pace with the group on this hike. If you are on the wait list, it is because you did not meet the written qualification or because the hike is full.

Elevation gain: up to 1070 feet (there will be up to six 115 to 190 foot climbs)

Avg. Moving Speed: 3.0mph

East Palisades is a unique hike in a densely forested park that rises to 400 feet above the Chatt ahoochee River. It offers some of the most scenic views of the river. This hike will encompass the 48 acre park and include many of the Creeks and tributaries.

The loop hike will include the Poppi's Point Overlook deck as well as the Bamboo Forest.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Lots of Water

$10 or America The Beautiful Pass

Sturdy hiking shoes

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

stylish straw hat, gym shorts, knee socks, are mighty fine, something orange

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Please please use Google Maps with instructions.

From Google Maps, type: East Palisades Whiltewater

Here is the link:

https://goo.gl/ maps/Y6k D5cGeTuJ72XNZ8

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:

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

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

Registration for this event opens at 8/10/2026 5:55:00 PM