The Back Trails of East Palisades Part I - Tue, Oct 4 2011

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The Back Trails of East Palisades Part I


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: CNRA - Atlanta, GA   Hike: The Back Trails of East Palisades Part I  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Oct 4 2011  5:30 pm >> Tue, Oct 4 2011 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 3 2011 7:58 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Oct 4 2011 5:25 pm
Event Duration:approx 2 1/2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Sarah H
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is my favorite of all the units of the Chattahoochee NRA and I thought it would be fun to share some of the lesser known side trails that I've explored.  This hike was inspired by TL Richard Z and his Sweetwater "back trails" hikes... and also TL Mark R and my co-leader Sarah showed me couple of additional ones as well.

We'll do an expanded version of this one day soon when we have more time but this will be a start.  There isn't any real bushwhacking involved...some of the trails are more well trodden than others though and if you are very allergic to poison ivy, just wear long pants or skip this one as I can't guarantee we won't encounter any. But we will take a trail that cuts through the middle area of the park and then go to the overlook platform, down a steep trail to the river and through the magical bamboo forest..then up to a mysterious rock circle and work our way back to the cars.

Sunset is at 7:20 PM and the park closes 30 min after that.  We may be cutting it close so wouldn't hurt to bring a headlamp or flashlight. 

We will meet at the East Palisades Unit, Indian Trail Parking area. 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable and well fitting hiking shoes/boots
  • Comfortable clothing,that is weather appropriate.
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • You may want to bring a amall snack to eat depending on whether you have had dinner or not.
  • A small LED flashlight or headlamp.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

 GPS Directions

Enter the following coordinates for the parking lot entrance into your Auto or Handheld GPS.  (note: All Garmin, and most TomTom GPS's allow for direct coordinate entry)

h ddd˚ mm.mmm'    N 33˚ 53.278',  W 84˚ 26.018'

From I -285 Eastbound

- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Right on Northside Drive.
- Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right.
- Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles).
- Take gravel park entrace road 0,3 miles to parking lot.

From I-285 Westbound
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive
- Travel 1.1 miles to Indian Trail (on right) and turn right.
- Indian Trail to the park entrance (0.4 miles).
- Take gravel park entrace road 0,3 miles to parking lot.

From I-75
- Exit onto I-285 Eastbound
- Follow directions for "From I-285 Eastbound."

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/indiantrail.htm

Notes:
  • Dogs are permitted, but must remain on leash at all times.
  • There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle unless you have an Annual Pass.  Either daily or annual pass must be displayed in the windshield of the vehicle.

 


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