WhiteWaterCreek-East Palisades

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WhiteWaterCreek-East Palisades

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

E. Palisades - Whitewater Creek Entrance

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 15 2010 3:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 12 2010 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 15 2010 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Rafiq

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will hike approximately 5 miles at a moderate pace. The trail follows the river for a while, ascends up over the bluffs and back down to the river. There are many loops and switchbacks on this branch of the Chattahoochee NRA, we will be stopping at each intersection so that no-one gets separated from our group. Dogs are most welcome! The parking lot is small at this location.

This is a rain or shine event, event will only cancel in case of heavy downpour or thunderstorm.

Required Items to Bring:
Water,
hiking boots/shoes
Rain Gear
Snacks

Parking Fee $3 cash or annual pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Hiking pole/stick

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Heading 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 onHarrisTrailand .9 mile toWhitewater Creek Road. Right and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

Heading 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.

Directions Web site: http://www.nps.gov/chat/ planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Day Use Parking Fee

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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