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West Palisades Hike - Paces Mill entrance




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Atlanta, GA 30339   Hike: West Palisades Hike - Paces Mill entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 15 2014  3:30 pm >> Wed, Jan 15 2014 5:45 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 10 2014 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jan 15 2014 1:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jimmy
Charlie Cottingham
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Paces Mill entrance and hike both along the river and into the woods.  The terrain is mostly flat with a few minor uphill sections that can be somewhat rocky. I suggest bringing a headlamp in case it gets dark before we return to the parking lot.  

Trail Map: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapPalisadesWest.pdf


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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

33° 52' 11.13" N, 84° 27' 21.78" W

4210 Cobb Pkwy SE
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta, GA 30339

The park has done some re-routing of the entrance and it is now on the east side of Cobb Parkway (same ramp as the old northbound park exit onto Cobb Pkwy).

Unit directions: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/unitdirections.htm


Notes:

A maximum of 3 friendly dogs are permitted on this hike. They must be on a leash at all times and you must pick up after your pets per park rules.


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

Cost Includes:

$3 parking fee at the park if you do not have annual pass.


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