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Sunday Morning Explorer Hike East Palisades- Indian Trail Entrance




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Indian Trail Entrance, East Palisades Unit - Chattahoochee NRA   Hike: Sunday Morning Explorer Hike East Palisades- Indian Trail Entrance  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 19 2024  8:00 am >> Sun, May 19 2024 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, May 15 2024 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 19 2024 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's go hike at East Palisades for an explorer Sunday morning 5.5-mile hike. We will be moving at a moderate to fast pace to complete our hike by 10 am and plan to start at the the Indian Trail entrance at 8 a.m.  From the entrance, we will hike to the Bamboo Forest, Chattahoochee River, Overlook, the bluffs, and a couple of other interesting places. This is NOT a beginner hike, as we will move at a moderate to fast pace up hills and on rooted rocky trails. You must be comfortable hiking 5 plus miles at a moderate to fast pace to join us for this hike. This beautiful trail that is perfect for our adventurous hikers who would like to explore the trails at East Palisades. We will meet in the parking lot at the Indian Trail entrance promptly at 8 AM to complete our hike by 10 am.  

    Please bring $5  for the National Park Service parking fee unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass. 1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327


Required Items to Bring:

Water, hiking or athletic shoes,  and snacks.  

Parking pass or $5 parking fee

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.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet at the Indian Trail Enterance  entrance to the unit (1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs, Ga).


Notes:

Remember to bring $5.00 for a parking pass, unless you have an annual pass.

No restrooms at this location, but trees are abundant.

Trail Map - ht tp://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit /uplo ad/TrailMapPalisadesEast.pdf

     


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