Monday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance - Mon, Sep 21 2015

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Monday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Monday Morning Hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Sep 21 2015  10:00 am >> Mon, Sep 21 2015 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Sep 17 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 21 2015 8:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Trish
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Please join us for a Monday morning hike at the East Palisades section of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). We will meet in the INDIAN TRAIL parking lot near the trailhead.

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful and unique of all the CRNRA units. The Park has several miles of trails that offer excellent views of the Shoals, a bamboo forest and a large cave.  We will stop and enjoy the scenery along the way.

We will hike 5.0 to 6 miles including sections along the river, the back hills as well a few steep rugged areas, all at a moderate pace.

We consider this hike to be a HARD D2  and therefore not a hike for beginners.  

Definition of a D2: Gentle to Moderate elevation gain 400-1,000 feet, moderate pace; generally 4-6 miles.

Hydration is a must with the summer heat and humidity. From a safety stand point, everyone must have liquids, no exceptions.  

We'll start the hike PROMPTLY at 10:00am.  Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled and for introductions.

CRNRA Daily Park Pass - $3 cash, if you don't have a National Park Pass.

Leave no valuables in your car or trunk since vandalism has been known to take place at this location. 

TIP:  The Indian Trail NW street sign has been down, so you might want to use your GPS or check on a map beforehand. It's easy to drive by the street.

There are no restrooms at the park.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes and plenty of water/Gatoraide

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

Poles are helpful for a few of the steep ascents and descents.

Camera

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit. 

Location: 1414 Indian Trail NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

GPS: 33.884062, -84.436651 (N33 53.044 W84 26.199)

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through Intersection at Powers Ferry Road and 1.1 Miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right on Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance.

 

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to the second traffic light.
  • Left onto Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go through the intersection at Powers Ferry and 1.1 miles to Indian Trail.
  • Right on Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance

 


Notes:
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