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BEAT the HEAT at East Palisades (morning)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Recreation Area - East Palisades Unit   Hike: BEAT the HEAT at East Palisades (morning)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jun 17 2011  8:30 am >> Fri, Jun 17 2011 10:45 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Jun 14 2011 9:53 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 16 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 - 2.5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Well it seems summer began a little early here in Atlanta.  It's only mid-June and we have already had over 25 days of high temperatures above 90 degrees!  I thought it would be nice to offer a break from the heat for those with a flexible schedule.

The hike will begin at 8:30 AM.

We will hike along several trails of the East Palisades Unit making a few brief stops for photo opportunities. For most of the hike, I plan to keep a quick pace (however, I can adjust to the desire of the group) and there will be some hilly portions that should get the heart rate up.  The quick pace will also allow us to take opportunities to make a few stops to enjoy the scenery and the views.  There will be parts of the trail that will be slightly steep, with protruding roots and rocks, so wear sturdy footwear.

The weather forcast for Friday is mostly sunny skies.  The temperature at the start of the hike should be around 71 degrees, and still only about 79 degrees at the end.  Woohoo!

The hike will last approximately 4 - 4.5 miles, and we will stop midway through the hike at a scenic rocky cliff to enjoy the view, take photos, and have a refreshment.

We will meet at the East Palisades Unit, Whitewater Creek Parking area. There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle, unless you have an Annual Pass. Either the daily fee pass, or annual pass must be displayed in your windshield while parked. 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable and well fitting hiking shoes/boots
  • Comfortable clothing,that is weather appropriate.
  • PLENTY OF WATER TO STAY HYDRATED 
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • You may want to bring a amall snack to eat while we take a break at a Rock Overlook of the Chattahoochee.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

 GPS Directions

Enter the following coordinates for the parking lot entrance into your Auto or Handheld GPS.  (note: All Garmin, and most TomTom GPS's allow for direct coordinate entry; many "built-in" GPS's will not)

h ddd˚ mm' ss.s"   N 33˚ 52' 35.7", W 84˚ 26' 16.3"

h ddd˚ mm.mmm'    N 33˚ 52.595',  W 84˚ 26.271'

 

From I -285 Eastbound
- 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 on Harris Trail and 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
- Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (.1 mile).

From I-285 Westbound
- Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
- Straight to second traffic light.
- Left on Northside Drive
- Go through the Powers Ferry intersection for 1.6 miles to Harris Trail (Caution light).
- Right on Harris Trail and 0.9 mile to Whitewater Creek Rd.
- Right on Whitewater Creek Rd. and entrance will be on the right (0.1 mile).

From I-75 Northbound
- Take exit 256, Mt. Paran Road.
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about 0.3 miles and turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Unit is on the right (0.1 mile).

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) northbound
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Right on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.

From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway) southbound
- Travel to Mt. Paran Road
- Turn left on Mt. Paran Road, go to the first traffic light (Harris Trail) and turn left.
- Go about 0.3 miles turn left onto Whitewater Creek Road.
- Go 0.1 miles to the unit, which is on the right.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/whitewatercreek.htm

Notes:
  • Dogs are permitted, but must remain ON leash at all times.
  • There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle unless you have an Annual Pass.  Either daily or annual pass must be displayed in the windshield of the vehicle.

 


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