Monday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

Happy 2023, Everyone!

This D2 hike at East Palisades will not be a super fast hike, but because of the rugged terrain throughout the park, it is NOT a good hike for beginners or for those with unsure footing!  The time allotted is to allow for stops along the way to appreciate the beauty of the park.  Be cautioned, however, that there are some challenging hills we have to deal with and some trails that are technically difficult because of rocks and roots.  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. 

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 10 am.   Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled, buy a park pass ($5) online if you don't already have one,  and meet your fellow members.  Park passes can be purchased in advance online at    https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm .  Annual passes ($40) are highly recommended if you plan to hike throughout the year.

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee River NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails, and the AOC abides by their rules.  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!

Be aware that the road from the entrance sign to the parking lot is rutted with some potholes that should be avoided.  GO SLOWLY as you drive down the road!  

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

Be very careful driving up the entrance road to the parking lot.  Deep ruts in the road can scrape the bottom of low-lying cars.  GO SLOWLY!  Pull over for oncoming cars.

Remember to pay for your parking pass in advance ($5), unless you have an annual pass to the CRNRAreas. Otherwise, bring your smartphone to pay online at the kiosk.   https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

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