New Years Day: West Palisades and BONUS - Tue, Jan 1 2019

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New Years Day: West Palisades and BONUS


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: West Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: New Years Day: West Palisades and BONUS  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jan 1 2019  9:00 am >> Tue, Jan 1 2019 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 27 2018 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 1 2019 8:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
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:10
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

Itinerary:

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West Palisades connects Akers Mill and Paces Ferry on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River at Devil's Shoals.  We will hike about five miles of the trails in this section of the Chattahoochee NRA including sections along the river as well as in the woods.  The trail is mostly flat; however, there are a few uphill sections.  We will be hiking at a moderate pace.  There are lots of rocks and roots on the trail - so choose your shoes wisely.  Please remember to bring cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

Dress appropriately for the weather.  The uphills will really get your blood flowing, so dress in layers so you can regulate your temperature.

WE WILL MEET AT THE PARKING LOT off Akers Mill Rd and Akers Dr.  Click on the map link here and look at the address to make sure you go to the right spot.

After the hike we'll walk to a private location for brunch.  Bring your own favorite beverage - or there will be coffee and water.  

NO COST for brunch


Required Items to Bring:

- Hiking Shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Location
1927 Akers Ridge Drive
Atlanta GA 30339

https://goo.gl/maps/s1kuwnuqK7p

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Right approximately 1.5 miles to Akers Drive SE
Turn left at the wooden "Mill Wheel"
Drive up the hill passing apartment homes untill you see the visitor parking at the end of Akers Ridge Dr. SE


From westbound Interstate 285
Take exit 22, New Northside Drive, Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Straight to second traffic light.
Left on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Right approximately 1.5 miles to Akers Drive SE
Turn Left at the wooden "Mill Wheel."
Drive up the hill passing apartment homes until you see the visitor parking at the end of Akers Ridge DR. SE


Notes:
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