Sunday Morning at Paces Mill (a.k.a. West Palisades)

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Sunday Morning at Paces Mill (a.k.a. West Palisades)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Marietta, GA

Hike: Sunday Morning at Paces Mill (a.k.a. West Palisades)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 16 2017 8:30 am >> Sun, Jul 16 2017 10:45 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jul 12 2017 5:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 16 2017 8:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Paces Mill, also known as West Palisades, offers some scenic woods and beautiful views of the Chattahoochee. We'll take this hike at a moderately brisk pace, not fitness speed, but certainly not slow. The terrain is rocky and rooty, with one challenging hill, several moderate hills, and a short section of rock scrambling. Because of the terrain and speed, this is NOT a hike recommended for beginners.

There's a $3 parking fee at this location. Be sure to have the correct amount in cash to purchase a parking tag if you don't have an annual pass. NOTE: Follow the directions below. Do NOT turn onto Paces Mill Road; rather, the entrance is off Cobb Parkway.

Please arrive at least 5 - 10 minutes before the hike is scheduled to start so you can check in, pay for parking (if you don't have an annual pass), and use the restroom. We will leave on time - - 8:30 am!

Bathroom facilities are available next to the parking lot.

Required Items to Bring:

Hydration fluids
Good hiking shoes

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

Hiking poles are recommended if you have them.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Paces Mill Entrance 3444 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339

33.869550, -84.454250

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 right (at the Paces Mill sign).

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 (at the Paces Mill sign).

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 (at the Paces Mill sign).

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 (at the Paces Mill entrance sign).

Notes:

Remember to bring $3.00 cash for a parking permit!

Bathrooms are available.

Trail Map: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/TrailMapPalisadesWest.pdf

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