Memorial Day hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance - Mon, May 30 2016

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Memorial Day hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Memorial Day hike at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 30 2016  10:00 am >> Mon, May 30 2016 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, May 25 2016 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, May 30 2016 10:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
Tatiana
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

I hope you'll join me as we hike the wonderful trails at East Palisades.  We'll be parking at the Indian Trail entrance and plan to hike 7 to 8 miles. This is a beautiful trail with lots of interesting things to see including: a cave, bamboo forest, and views of the whitewater section of the Chattahoochee. I hope you will join me for this Memorial Day hike!    Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass. 1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs, Ga 30327


Required Items to Bring:

Water, hiking or athletic shoes, and  snacks.  

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Poles are helpful for a few of the steep ascents and descents, if you like to use them.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail Enterance.

Location:

1425 Indian Trail NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
33° 53' 2.54" N, 84° 26' 12.79" W
Note: Latitude and Longitude coordinates are provided as a courtesy to visitors with GPS units.

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:

Remember to bring $3.00 cash for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass.

No restrooms at this location, but trees are abundant.

Trail Map - ht tp://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/uplo ad/TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf

     


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