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Monday morning at East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: East Cobb   Hike: Monday morning at East Palisades (Whitewater Creek Entrance)   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Feb 2 2015  10:30 am >> Mon, Feb 2 2015 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Feb 1 2015 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 2 2015 10:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The rains should stop early in the morning, leaving us with clear skies for our hike.

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the Chattahoochee Parks and one that many want to see, but don't want to do at a fast pace.  So we'll slow this one down to a very moderate pace and just enjoy the views of the river and the trails.  We won't be doing the strenuous hills, though there will be some elevation change along the way.  Our goal will be to hike to the celebrated bamboo forest, truly a sight to see.

If you've done a little hiking and can manage 4 miles with a few hills, please join us.  If you want a workout, this is NOT the hike for you today!

Because of the recent rains, you'll want to wear waterproof boots if you have them.  Plan on bringing a change of shoes for your drive home, plus a plastic bag for your muddy trail shoes.

There is a $3 parking fee unless you have an annual pass. There are no restrooms available.


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water

$3 cash or annual park pass

Waterproof hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera

Hiking poles if you like to use them


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Please note the physical address and the directions mentioned below are approximate; the best way to get to the parking lot is by using the co-ordinates

GPS co-ordinates - 33° 52' 36.17" N, 84° 26' 15.95" W

Approximate Physical Address - 

4059 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

From I -285 East
- 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 .9 mile to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

From I-285 West
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive, through the Powers Ferry Road intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 miles to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and travel.1 mile to the entrance on the right.

From I-75 North
- Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
- Right on Mt. Paran Road to first traffic light (Harris Trail)
- Left on Harris Trail to Whitewater Creek Road
- Right about .4 miles to the unit which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway South)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway North)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.


Notes:

Bring $3 cash for parking unless you have an annual pass

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


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