East Palisades - New Route w/ Lots of Un-mapped Trails and Most of the Mapped Trails

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East Palisades - New Route w/ Lots of Un-mapped Trails and Most of the Mapped Trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

CNRA East Palisades Unit - Whitewater Creek Parking Area

Hike: East Palisades - New Route w/ Lots of Un-mapped Trails and Most of the Mapped Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 11 2011 12:30 pm >> Sun, Dec 11 2011 3:15 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Dec 9 2011 6:04 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 11 2011 9:44 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

7.5 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:

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:

Join us for a relatively fast paced, longer, and more strenuous than usual East Palisades hike. We will be covering most all of the marked trails and quite a few unmarked trails for a total of 7.5 miles.

(Note: this hike will start at the Whitewater Creek parking area)

The hike will begin at the Whitewater Creek parking lot and we will hike at a brisk pace (although not running or jogging) along many trails of the East Palisades Unit making a couple brief stops to hydrate. We will be hiking most all of the marked trails and also a couple miles of unmarked trails. With the planned route and lesser known trails, even those quite familiar with East Palisades will probably get to experience some different trails - at least have them combined in a different manner.

This is not a beginner hike! The pace will be brisk, the hike longer than usual by EP standards, and we will climb some steep and hilly portions a number of times. I expect the total ascent on the hike to be over 1,200 feet.

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. Sunny 47 - 50 deg.
PLENTY OF WATER TO STAY HYDRATED (1.5 - 2 liters)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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You may want to bring a small snack or energy bar to eat.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates:

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.

Notes:

Dogs are permitted, but must remain ON leash and be able to maintain our quick pace.
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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