Da Bud and I went for a hike at the East Palisades. I had gotten a new pair of boots and the rain had stopped for the day and I’ve wanted to hike the East Palisades. I had already hiked the West Palisades, so it makes sense I try the other side of the river.
This may become one of my favorite local trails. It’s not for the faint of heart (although I did see three silver hair ladies hiking it, I may be in worse shape than I thought). The entrance is off of Northside, and the views of the houses manors/mansions are incredible (rich or poor, it’s nice to have money).
The trailhead starts at the parking lot and drops in elevation (fast and steep) to
some marsh land. Through the marsh you head to the Chattahoochee River. As you follow the trail you can see fishermen on the river rocks (shoals) trying to catch Georgia trout. The trail follows the river for a little over half a mile, and then starts climbing (over 250 feet in about a half a mile). At the top you are given a chance to catch you breath at a scenic overlook. From the scenic overlook it’s a short three quarter of a mile hike through the woods back to the parking lot.The Da Bud and I enjoyed this two and a half mile hike, and we recommend it to all our fellow hikers.
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Look at Bud's tongue hanging out. He must have enjoyed it.
As for the silver haired ladies, they didn't pass you did they? Now THAT would have been bad!
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