Wednesday After Work Hike at Paces Mill Unit - WEST PALISADES - Wed, May 16 2012

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Wednesday After Work Hike at Paces Mill Unit - WEST PALISADES


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Wednesday After Work Hike at Paces Mill Unit - WEST PALISADES  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, May 16 2012  6:00 pm >> Wed, May 16 2012 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, May 14 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, May 16 2012 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Lauren
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Practice makes perfect - - so I've hiked West Palisades once again, and I can promise you we won't get lost this time - - hopefully.  :-)   This is a lovely CNRA unit with plenty of parking at this entrance and a nice bathroom facility. There's another bathroom facility at the other end of the unit that I just discovered today!  The begining of the trail is asphalt, but don't let that fool you.  It soon branches off into scenic woods and soft trails, often with beautiful views of the water.

We'll hike at a moderately fast pace which will provide a good workout, especially on the many ascents throughout the area.  If you haven't done D3's regularly, this hike would probably not be a comfortable pace for you to maintain.  

There's a $3 parking fee at this location.  Be sure to have correct amount in cash to purchase a parking tag.  (Failure to do so is a $75 fine!)


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Good hiking shoes

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

Poles (if you like to use them)
Sunscreen
Insect repellant

It's a good idea to wear long pants if you're sensitive to poison ivy.  Its growing season started early this year!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

From northbound Interstate 75
- Take Exit 256 - Mt. Paran Road NW.
- Turn Left at Mt. Paran Road NW, go 0.1 mile.
- Turn right at US 41/Northside Parkway NW. go 1 mile park entrance is on your left.

From southbound Interstate 75
- Take exit 258 - Cumberland Boulevard.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

From eastbound Interstate 285
- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S, go 0.8 miles.
- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

From westbound Interstate 285
- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S/US 41/Cumberland Boulevard
- Keep left at fork to Interstate 75 S/Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.6 miles.
- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

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

 


Notes:

Dogs on leash are permitted, but let's keep the number to 3 dogs.  If you see that three dogs are already on the hike, please do not bring yours on this hike. 


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