Friday at East Palisades - Whitewater Entrance - Fri, May 16 2014

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Friday at East Palisades - Whitewater Entrance


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Whitewater Creek Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Friday at East Palisades - Whitewater Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 16 2014  11:00 am >> Fri, May 16 2014 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, May 12 2014 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 16 2014 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Divya N
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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: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units.  We will hike about five miles of the trails in this section of the Chattahoochee NRA including sections along the river as well as a few steep, rugged areas.  We will be hiking at a moderately pace - - steady as she goes. Depending on our route, we may even see the cave! It's a sight to behold.  And the bamboo forest never fails to please. This is not a beginner hike! It's a solid D3 so please be sure of your abilities before signing up. We've got some miles to cover so we won't be taking too many breaks.  

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. 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 for this event.  A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike, so if you see three dogs signed up, please do not add yours.

We'll start promptly at 11 am, so please arrive early to check in and buy a parking pass. You can withdraw yourself from the hike until 9 am on Friday.  After that you will need to call me at 404-788-4089.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water  

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 are helpful for a few of the steep ascents and descents, if you like to use them.

Long pants for protection against poison ivy

Insect repellant

Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Whitewater Road entrance to the unit. 

From I -285 East
- 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 .9 mile to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

From I-285 West
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive, through the Powers Ferry Road intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and .9 miles to Whitewater Creek Road.
- Right and travel.1 mile to the entrance on the right.

From I-75 North
- Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
- Right on Mt. Paran Road to first traffic light (Harris Trail)
- Left on Harris Trail to Whitewater Creek Road
- Right about .4 miles to the unit which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway South)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Highway North)
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about .3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go .4 miles to the unit, which is on the left.


Notes:

Remember to bring $3.00 cash for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass.

No restrooms at this location, but trees are abundant.

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf


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