East Palisades, Indian Trail lot - FAST

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East Palisades, Indian Trail lot - FAST

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

East Cobb

Hike: East Palisades, Indian Trail lot - FAST

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Feb 7 2023 2:00 pm >> Tue, Feb 7 2023 3:40 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 5 2023 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 7 2023 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 40 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Gary 'L'

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Photo of East Palisades heron by Masheed Khujari. Thanks Masheed!

This is not a hike for a beginner. To qualify, you must have kept pace with a D2 group on a previous hike and be willing to keep pace with the group on this hike. In addition, you must hae an event cancellation rate below 50% so we have a better chance of filling slots for this shorter roster.

Elevation gain: 700 feet (there will be four 125 to 175 foot climbs)

Avg. Moving Speed: FAST (3.0 mph)

Terrain: slippery in places with the usual experiences of leaves over nuts, rocks, and roots, plus extra sticks, blowdowns, mud patches, and awkward slopes.

East Palisades is a unique hike in a densely forested park that rises to 400 feet above the Chatt ahoochee River. It offers some of the most scenic views of the river south of Lake Lanier. This hike will encompass the 48 acre park and include many of the Creeks and tributaries.

The loop hike will include the Poppi's Point Overlook deck as well as the Bamboo Forest.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water

$5 electronically or annual park pass

Sturdy hiking shoes

Masks - please be reminded of CDC protocol to wear a mask whenever you cannot social distance

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

Hiking poles if you like to use them

2 liters water

stylish straw hat, gym shorts, knee socks, are mighty fine

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Google Maps, type: East Palisades Whiltewater

From Google Maps, type: East Palisades Indian Trail

Here is the link:

https://goo.gl/maps/buBCnAdj4mG71PHH6

Notes:

Electronic payment at QR code sign for $5 parking unless you have an annual pass, which you can apply for HERE.

Trail Maps -

National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/ TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf

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