Palisades Fitness Hike (Fast hiking!) - Tue, Jan 10 2012

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Palisades Fitness Hike (Fast hiking!)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Whitewater Creek Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Palisades Fitness Hike (Fast hiking!)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 10 2012  10:00 am >> Tue, Jan 10 2012 12:20 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 5 2012 8:24 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 10 2012 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 20 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Armin
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

     East Palisades offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Racecourse Shoals.  The rugged granite palisades were called the Devil's Stairsteps during the 19th century by river boatmen because the shoals "were the devil" to navigate.  We will hike about 4.5 to 5 miles of the trails in this section of the Chattahoochee NRA including sections along the river as well as a few steep, rugged areas.  One of the highlights will be the bamboo forest - - a real treat for first timers. We will be hiking at a fast to moderately faster pace.

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

     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 NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike.

***Thanks to Joyce for this information!


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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

Poles if you like hiking with them.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Whitewater Road entrance to the unit. 

From I -285 Eastbound:

  • 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 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
  • Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).


From I-285 Westbound:

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to second traffic light.
  • Left on Northside Drive
  • Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
  • Right on Harris Trail and 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
  • Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (0.1 mile).

From I-75 Northbound:

  • Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
  • Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles and turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Unit is on the right (0.1 mile).

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) northbound:

  • Travel to Mt. Paran Road
  • Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) southbound:

  • Travel to Mt. Paran Road
  • Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.

***Thanks to Mark for these directions!

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/whitewatercreek.htm


Notes:

No bathroom facilities at this event.

Remember to bring $3.00 cash for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass to the CNRAreas.

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006EastPalisadesB&W.pdf


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