East Palisades (Whitewater Creek) *National Park Week* - Thu, Apr 25 2013

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East Palisades (Whitewater Creek) *National Park Week*


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Whitewater Creek Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: East Palisades (Whitewater Creek) *National Park Week*  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 25 2013  4:30 pm >> Thu, Apr 25 2013 6:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 8 2013 9:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 24 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
Eva
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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: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

April 22 - 26 is fee free week at most National Parks, including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. If you didn't know, there are lots of very popular parks all along the Chattahoochee River. If you haven't been to these parks before, now is your chance to try any or all of them for free. I'm launching a series of hikes this week that will introduce you to most of the popular CNRA hiking trails. I would love it if you would come join me. You'll be amazed at what is right in your own backyard.
 
For each hike in the series, the difficulty and pace will vary as will the starting times. There are some daytime hikes and some evening hikes. I've tried to hit all sorts of different times throughout the day so hopefully at least one hike will fit it to everyones schedules. There are hikes ranging from a moderately paced D2 on which beginners are welcome all the way to a fast paced D3 hike that borderlines a fitness pace and is intended for intermediate to advanced skill hikers. On Friday, I'm doing two hikes at Island Ford which is the Park Headquarters. If you have done one or two of the hikes during the week and really like what you see, please consider signing up for a Friday hike at Island Ford and coming a few minutes early (or staying a few minutes late after the daytime hike) and purchasing a yearly pass at the Rangers Office. The pass is $25 and if you are even a slightly active AOC member; the pass will pay for itself in no time.

About this hike in a nutshell: This will be a D3, moderately fast paced hike. This is a not a beginner hike. We'll cover about five miles with limited breaks.

I've enlisted some of my fellow Trip Leaders to participate in this series, so each hike will have an awesome co-lead on it. My co-lead extraordinaire for this hike will be Eva. I am honored to have Eva as my co-lead on this event. She is one of our Member Ambassadors and the creative mind behind the 'Silent hikes.' Eva has such a contagious laugh and we all enjoy hiking with her. If you haven't met her, I'm sure you will enjoy her company on this hike.


I will stagger the starting times for Registration by only a few minutes for each of these hikes so everyone has a fair shot of signing up. This is especially helpful if you plan on signing up for more than one hike. As always, remember...you should try to sign up as close to Registration opening as you can. The early bird does get the worm at AOC.   :)
 
Parking may be a little bit heavier than usual so please plan to arrive early so you can get a spot. We will depart for each hike at the posted starting time.

 

You're welcome to bring your dog but please follow the rules. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. Please cooperate with the posted rules. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times for this event

 

We will start on time, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in.  There are no restrooms at this trailhead.

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated (important)

No flip flops or shoes without a backstrap please

snacks to fuel yourself

hiking poles if you dig 'em

sunscreen/bug spray according to the season and weather appropriate clothing

epi pen/inhaler if you need one

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates:

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; many "built-in" GPS's will not)
h ddd˚ mm' ss.s" -----  N 33˚ 52' 35.7", W 84˚ 26' 16.3"
h ddd˚ mm.mmm' --- -- N 33˚ 52.595', W 84˚ 26.271'

From I -285 Eastbound:

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on Northside Drive.
  • Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
  • Right on Harris Trail and 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
  • Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).


From I-285 Westbound:

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to second traffic light.
  • Left on Northside Drive
  • Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
  • Right on Harris Trail and 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
  • Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (0.1 mile).

 

From I-75 Northbound:

  • Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
  • Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles and turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Unit is on the right (0.1 mile).

 

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) northbound:

  • Travel to Mt. Paran Road
  • Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.

 

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) southbound:

  • Travel to Mt. Paran Road
  • Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
  • Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
  • Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.
 

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


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