WEST PALISADES - Paces Mill Unit - Fri, May 18 2012

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WEST PALISADES - Paces Mill Unit


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: WEST PALISADES - Paces Mill Unit  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 18 2012  11:00 am >> Fri, May 18 2012 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, May 14 2012 9:55 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 18 2012 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
Joyce T.
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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: No

Itinerary:

West Palisades is a great area to hike! We hike for miles and hardly see any people on the trails. On a nice day, we're likely to see a lot of folks swimming, sun bathing, fishing and kayaking on the Hooch.  It's a lovely CNRA unit with plenty of parking at this entrance and a nice bathroom facility.  Part of the trail is asphalt, but don't let that dissuade you.  It soon branches off into scenic woods and trails, often with beautiful views of the water. The water is so close to many of the trails and you can see a lot of features of East Palisades from across the water.  There are more trails along the water here than over at East Palisades.

We'll hike at a brisk pace which will provide a nice workout without getting into the fitness category of events.  This is a solid D3 hike so please make sure you're in proper shape for it.

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!)

Lat/Lon will take you straight to the parking lot:

open maps.google.com and paste the bold text in to the search bar. Then chose Satellite view for a bird's eye view

33.87035, -84.45366

Please call one of the trip leaders if you are running late. We won't wait, so you'll have to catch up with the group if you do arrive late

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Good hiking shoes

epi pen or inhaler if you require either (or both)

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

 


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