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Sunrise Palisades Hike and Trail Running


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: East Palisades
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 18 2012  7:20 am >> Sun, Mar 18 2012 9:20 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 15 2012 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 17 2012 11:59 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 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:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The plan is to hike immediately to the highest point in the park to catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Then we will continue to run throughout the park for one full hour. One hour of trail running generally equals 5 miles. We will move moderately fast, but I would like to keep the group together together as much as possible. This will be a great excercise to start your day.

I have been reading about some trail running techniques and have lots of info to help others.

Required Items to Bring:

Starbucks Coffee :-)
running shoes
water
warm clothes

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Enter the following coordinates for the parking lot entrance into your Auto or Handheld GPS. (note: All Garmin, and most TomTom GPS's allow for direct coordinate entry; many "built-in" GPS's will not)
h ddd˚ mm' ss.s" ----- N 33˚ 52' 35.7", W 84˚ 26' 16.3"
h ddd˚ mm.mmm' --- -- N 33˚ 52.595', W 84˚ 26.271'

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.

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

Cost Includes:$3.00 dollar fee at the trail head.

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