Sunday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

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Sunday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA

Hike: Sunday Morning at East Palisades - Indian Trail Entrance

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 19 2017 9:00 am >> Sun, Nov 19 2017 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Nov 15 2017 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Nov 26 2017 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.
DaveO

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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:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Want to stay close to home on Sunday? Join me for a morning hike at the East Palisades section of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This is a difficult D2 and NOT a BEGINNER'S HIKE! There are lots of hills and the pace will be on the faster side of moderate.

East Palisades is one of the most beautiful of all the CNRA units. Indian Trail offers several miles of trails that connect to a scenic overlook that offers excellent views of the Devil's Racecourse Shoals. We will hike over 6 miles including sections along the river as well as several steep, rugged areas at a moderate pace.

We will leave promptly at 9:00 am and will hike through most of the featured locations including the bamboo forest, the overlook deck, and the dog beach. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get settled and for introductions.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee. Alternatively, it's a better deal to get an annual pass if you plan to visit any of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area parks more than 12 times over the next 12 months. Annual pass cost is $35.

The following is a link to get annual passes online. https://www.pay.gov/paygov/forms/formInstance.html?agencyFormId=11655368

If you bring your dog, he/she 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. A maximum of three dogs will be permitted on this hike on a first to sign up basis.

Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking shoes

Fluids

Clothing appropriate for the weather

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.

Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail entrance to the unit.

Location
1425 Indian Trail NW
Sandy Springs, GA 30327
33° 53' 2.54" N, 84° 26' 12.79" W
Note: Latitude and Longitude coordinates are provided as a courtesy to visitors with GPS units.

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Go through Intersection at Powers Ferry Road and 1.1 Miles to Indian Trail.
Right On Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance.

From westbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, and Powers Ferry Road.
Straight to the second traffic light.
Left onto Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
Go through the intersection at Powers Ferry and 1.1 miles to Indian Trail.
Right on Indian Trail and will dead end at the unit's entrance

Notes:

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

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

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