Please join us for our event at Palisades West, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) on Sunday, March 31.
We will have Beginner up to Advanced Courses. Please pre-register online to save time.
We will be located at the north parking lot. This lot is accessed off Akers Mill Road and by turning onto Akers Drive (at the big waterwheel). Go up the hill and turn left into the park. Proceed to the end to find the parking lot (recently built). Please be sure to park only in designated parking spots and pay the CRNRA parking fee.
Note: Please attempt to make all marsh and stream crossings at paths/bridge crossings. In particular, there is a marshy area going south down the hill from the start. The courses are set so that the best route will take one of two bridge crossings.
| Course | Description | Controls | Distance | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Beginner course | 8 | 2.1 km | 80 m |
| Yellow | Novice course | 13 | 2.2 km | 120 m |
| Orange | Intermediate course | 12 | 3.3 km | 140 m |
| Silver | Very Short advanced course | 11 | 2.7 km | 100 m |
| Brown | Short advanced course | 11 | 3.1 km | 130 m |
| Green | Medium advanced course | 16 | 4.3 km | 185 m |
| Red | Long advanced course | 17 | 5.3 km | 260 m |
GAOC offers beginner instruction at all local meets. Runners may start their course any time between 11:00am and 1:00pm with a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off the courses by 3:00pm.
North Parking Area
Palisades West CRNRA - Your cell phone/navigation map might take you to the South end of the park- We are meeting at the NORTH end of
the park.
From Atlanta, take I-75 N to I-285 East. Take exit 22 off of I-285, turn right. Turn at next right onto
Akers Mill Rd and cross river. Turn left in 0.7 mi on Akers Dr at Water Wheel. Follow signs to park.
From I-285 West. Take exit 22. Go straight off of the ramp through the first light. Turn left at the next light (2nd light). Turn right onto Akers Mill Rd, cross river. Turn left in 0.7 mi on Akers Dr at Water Wheel. Follow signs to park.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip rental is required if you do not have your own stick.
| Full Members | $7 |
| Associate and Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| SI-8 E-chip Rental | $3 |
| SIAC E-chip Rental | $5 |
| CRNRA Parking Fee | $5 |
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Geoff Work & Stephanie Tapscott 347-526-6009