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An Evening at East Palisades




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: CNRA East Palisades Unit - Whitewater Creek Parking Area   Hike: An Evening at East Palisades  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Feb 3 2012  4:00 pm >> Fri, Feb 3 2012 6:18 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 2 2012 2:04 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 3 2012 2:28 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 18 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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

From Whitewater Creek 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 many 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.

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, with a total ascent of over 1,000 feet.

Dogs are permitted on the hike, but must be able to maintain the pace of the hike and complete the distance.

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 (1.5 - 2 quarts)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • 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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