Saturday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance - Sat, May 12 2018

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Saturday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Saturday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 12 2018  9:00 am >> Sat, May 12 2018 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Sun, May 6 2018 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 12 2018 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 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:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This D2 hike at East Palisades will NOT be a fast hike!  The 2.5 hours allotted is to allow for stops along the way to appreciate the beauty of the park - - maybe some rock hopping if the river level is low.   We will not be hiking any of the strenuous hills but instead staying along the river for as long as we can. (Be cautioned, however, that there are some hills we have to deal with.  No whining allowed!)   We'll take in the bamboo forest, the overlook deck,  and hopefully get to the dog beach on the other end of the park as well.

Be advised:  If you want a workout hike, this is NOT the one to register for.  We will be making several stops, and we won't be rushed.  Plan to stay with the group to engage in conversation and be friendly!  

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units. It offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Race Course Shoals. 

We will leave promptly at 9 am.   Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled, buy a park pass ($5)  and meet your fellow members.  

If you bring your dog, he/she should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike on a first to sign up basis.

There are no bathroom facilities at this location, but there are plenty of trees!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking shoes

Fluids

Clothing appropriate for the weather

 

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

Poles are helpful for a few of the hills and to keep yourself from tripping over some of the rocks and roots.  Bring them if you have a pair.

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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

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 $5.00 cash for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass to the CNRAreas.

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

 


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