Tuesday morning at Paces Mill Unit - WEST PALISADES

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Tuesday morning at Paces Mill Unit - WEST PALISADES

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Marietta, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, May 8 2012 11:00 am >> Tue, May 8 2012 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, May 7 2012 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 8 2012 9:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce T.

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

West Palisades is the dark sister to East Palisades - - but it shouldn't be! It's a lovely CNRA unit with plenty of parking at this entrance and a nice bathroom facility. Part of the trail is asphalt, but don't let that dissuade you. It soon branches off into scenic woods and trails, often with beautiful views of the water.

We'll hike at a moderate pace which will provide a nice workout without getting into the fitness category of events. If you're a beginner but in fair shape for hiking, it will be a perfect event for you.

There's a $3 parking fee at this location. Be sure to have correct amount in cash to purchase a parking tag. (Failure to do so is a $75 fine!)

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Poles (if you like to use them)
Sunscreen
Insect repellant

It's a good idea to wear long pants if you're sensitive to poison ivy. Its growing season started early this year!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From northbound Interstate 75
- Take Exit 256 - Mt. Paran Road NW.
- Turn Left at Mt. Paran Road NW, go 0.1 mile.
- Turn right at US 41/Northside Parkway NW. go 1 mile park entrance is on your left.

From southbound Interstate 75
- Take exit 258 - Cumberland Boulevard.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

From eastbound Interstate 285
- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S, go 0.8 miles.
- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

From westbound Interstate 285
- Take exit 20 - Interstate 75 S/US 41/Cumberland Boulevard
- Keep left at fork to Interstate 75 S/Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.6 miles.
- Keep left at fork to Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.4 miles.
- Turn right at Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.3 miles.
- Turn left at US 41 S/GA 3 S/Cobb Parkway SE, go 0.6 miles park entrance is on your right.

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

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