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Afternoon Hike - Chattahoochee NRA - West Palisades


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Paces Mill Area, West Palisades Unit — Chattahoochee River NRA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 6 2011  1:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sat, Mar 5 2011 5:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 6 2011 11:00 am
Event Duration:Two to Three hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Steven K
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Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Looking to get some outdoor time in this weekend after the rains? The forecast shows it clearing off by Sunday morning, so lets do a afternoon hike.

The West Palisades Unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is inside the Perimeter in Vinings, on Cobb Parkway. The West Palisades Trail follows the banks of the Chattahoochee, going under I-75 and crossing Rottenwood Creek. It then rises up into the bluffs and comes back down to the river and ends at Devils Race Course Shoals. The trail is mostly easy with some moderate uphill sections and some light scrambling on rocks in one part.

We'll be meeting in the Paces Mill Parking Area at 1:00 PM. We will go to Devils Race Course Shoals and back, about five miles, which should take about two hours.

Please remember to bring $3 for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

If you bring your dog make sure it gets along well other dogs and people. Park regulations require that dogs be on a six foot leash and that owners clean up any waste their dogs produce. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike.

Required Items to Bring:
Shoes you can hike in (and don't mind getting a little muddy)
Water bottle		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Trail Snacks
Camera
Drink such as Gatorade

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From I-285 East

Take exit 19 U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.

From I-285 West

Take exit 20 U.S. 41(Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.

From I-75 North

Take Exit 256, Mt.. Paran Road. Left on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.

From I-75 South

Take Exit 256, Mt.. Paran Road. Right on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.

Directions Web site: http://www.nps.gov/chat/ planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm

The entrance to the parking lot is on the same side of the road as the BP Station. The entrance road dips down and crosses under Cobb Parkway (Highway 41).

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

Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:$3 National Park Service parking fee or annual Chattaoochee parking pass.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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