Circumnavigation of West & East Palisades - Sat, Aug 31 2019

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Circumnavigation of West & East Palisades


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta GA 30339   Hike: Circumnavigation of West & East Palisades  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 31 2019  9:00 am >> Sat, Aug 31 2019 1:15 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 28 2019 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 31 2019 8:30 am
Event Duration:4 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ron Walker
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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: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

Join us for a nine mile circumnavigation of West & East Palisades.

We will begin & end at the Paces Mill (west palisades) unit off of Cobb Parkway.

We meet at the Paces Mill parking area at 3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta 30339 at 8:55 am.  The gathering spot will be at the sitting area between the parking lot and the bathroom.

We will pass the following: west palisades long island shoals, west palisades akers mill trail parking lot, akers mill rd, powers ferry rd bridge over the chattahoochee, rays on the river, unmarked trail past rays, east palisades rock overlook, east palisades wooden deck overlook & big action hill, east palisades beach, east palisades trail to I-75 bridge, unmarked trail to cobb parkway bridge, back to paces mill parking lot to complete the loop.

This is a D3 hike due to one steep section that involves scrambling uphill, a short section over rocks, some hiking through unmaintained trails, and about 700 feet of elevation gain/loss. Part of the hike is on unofficial social trails, roads, and sidewalks. 

Hikers should be comfortable walking on dirt, rocks, concrete, and asphalt.

We will take a short snack break at the east palisades rock overlook.

Please remember to bring $5 for the National Park Service parking fee or a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

Thanks to Richard Zalik and Charlie Cottingham for route info.


Required Items to Bring:

Water - it will be hot

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

Trail Snacks

Rain Gear just in case

Optional - hiking poles - you will need to put them in your pack for the scrambling sections whree two hands are needed.  


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

google maps address: 3444 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta GA 30339


From I-75 North

Take Exit 256, Mt. Paran Road. Left on Mt. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Northside Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate right onto entrance road.

From I-75 South

Take Exit 256, Mt. Paran Road. Right on Mt. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Northside Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate right onto entrance road. 
 
 


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$5 National Park Service parking fee


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.