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Thursday Evening at Paces Mill (a.k.a. West Palisades)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Thursday Evening at Paces Mill (a.k.a. West Palisades)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 23 2012  6:00 pm >> Thu, Aug 23 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 16 2012 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 23 2012 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Lauren
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll take this hike at a brisk pace, working up a sweat and getting a good workout.  However, we'll take breaks for water and viewing the scenery - - and perhaps a photo or two.  :-) 

Three members can bring dogs - - so if three members have already indicated that they will be bringing pets, please do not add yours.  Please be considerate of other folks and keep your dog on leash.

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!)

Please arrive a few minutes before the hike is scheduled to start to check in. We will leave on time!

 

Directions are below.

Open maps.google.com and paste the bold text in to the search bar. Then chose Satellite view for a bird's eye view

33.87035, -84.45366

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Good hiking shoes

epi pen or inhaler if you require either (or both)

No flip flops or shoes without a backstrap

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

 


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.