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Off the Beaten Path at East Palisades




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Whitewater Creek Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Off the Beaten Path at East Palisades  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 17 2013  4:00 pm >> Sun, Mar 17 2013 8:17 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 7 2013 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 16 2013 10:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 17 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
Chris H
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come join us for a late afternoon excursion in one of Chris's favorite units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.  We will cover quite a few of the lesser known trails and nearly all of the trails shown on the official maps.  While not intended as a fitness hike, we will be maintaining a brisk pace between brief pauses at the usual points of interest and a few of the unusual ones.  If there is a climb expect to take it (including the BAH) as we reach a total of 8.5 to 9 miles. Due to the pace and the difficult nature of some of the trails, this is not a beginner hike. If you do not have 2 to 3 D4 (or higher) hikes within  2 months of this hike, the Trip Leaders will contact you to make sure you are suited for this event. We also reserve the right to move you from the confirmed list to the waiting list if we feel you aren't fit for this hike.

 

This event will start at the Whitewater Creek entrance and we will depart at 4:00 pm sharp. 

Sunset is at 7:47 PM and the park closes 30 minutes after sunset.  We may be cutting it close so wouldn't hurt to bring a headlamp or flashlight.

 

There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle, unless you have an Annual Pass. Either the daily fee pass, or annual pass must be displayed in your windshield while parked.  Please arrive a few minutes early to take care of the parking pass (if you need one) and to check in with us. We will depart for this hike on time. 


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 for a few of the steep ascents and descents, if you like to use them.
Insect repellant
Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:GPS Coordinates: 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:

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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