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Saturday at East Palisades - Beginners Welcome




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs   Hike: Saturday at East Palisades - Beginners Welcome  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 23 2022  7:30 am >> Sat, Jul 23 2022 9:30 am
Registration Opens: Fri, Jul 22 2022 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 23 2022 7:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Diana
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

GREAT BLUE HERON - photo by Norm Melton - AOC hiker

Please join me at East Palisades for an early Saturday  hike.  Beautiful park - going at a slower than normal pace to enjoy and not rush through it.

We will be hiking approximateily 5 miles at a moderate pace (not super fast and maybe a bit slower than my normal pace).  I have not been hiking for about a month, derailed by Covid, but back and ready to hike.  

The Bamboo Forest is a must see for anyone that has not been to this park.   Spectacular views of the Chattahoochee River and surrounding area.  

There are no restrooms at this location

See directions to the trailhead at 1425 Indian Trail NW - the road leading to the parking lot is very narrow - go very slow as there may be cars traveling in the opposite direction.

$5.00 daily parking fee unless you have an annual pass for the CRNRA parks.

Pass can be purchased at the Kiosk in the parking lot - scan a code with your phone and pay electroncially. or prior to hike go to this website and purchase a daily or annual pass   https://www.nps.go v/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

 

COVID-19 - please be respectful to AOC members and other hikers on the trails - keep social distance at least six feet between yourself and your fellow hikers.  Please be advised that attendees of AOC events should have face coverings on their person, in the event  they are unable to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes/Boots

Water - MUST

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

Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1425 Indian Trail NW

Sandy Springs, GA 30327

GPS Coordinates:  33.884290, -84.43679605


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

From I-285 east, take exit 22 Northside Drive and turn right. Travel 1.2 miles to Indian Trail and turn right. Continue on the paved portion of Indian Trail for 0.4 miles. The road becomes a gravel road and continues for 0.3 miles to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Park parking lot. 

From I-285 west take Exit 16, Riverside Drive, South on Riverside Drive. Travel 0.5 miles, then bear right on Mount Vernon. At 1.2 miles turn left on Northside Drive. Indian Trail is on the right in 0.6 miles. Continue on the paved portion of Indian Trail for 0.4 miles. The road becomes a gravel road and continues for 0.3 miles to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Park parking lot.


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


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