An Evening at East Palisades - Fri, Mar 15 2013

An Evening at East Palisades

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

CNRA East Palisades Unit - Whitewater Creek Parking Area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 15 2013 5:30 pm >> Fri, Mar 15 2013 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 12 2013 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 15 2013 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mark

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The weather is going to be great on Friday, so come join me at my favorite CRNRA park - East Palisades.

(Note: this hike will start at the Whitewater Creek parking area)

From Whitewater Creek we will hike at a brisk pace along many trails of the East Palisades Unit making a couple stops to hydrate and 'smell the roses'. We will be hiking many of the marked trails and also a couple miles of unmarked trails. With the planned route and lesser known trails, even those quite familiar with East Palisades will probably get to experience some different trails - at least have them combined in a different manner.

Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable and well fitting hiking shoes/boots
Comfortable clothing,that is weather appropriate.
PLENTY OF WATER TO STAY HYDRATED (1.5 quarts recommended)

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

You may want to bring a small snack or energy bar to eat.

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:

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.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.