Please join GAOC at West Palisades Park (North end) CRNRA, Saturday 1/30/2016. Use the directions below... GPS sends you to the South end.
Parking is tight, so try to carpool. Buses should arrive early. Please park ONLY where indicated. Do not block road... large emergency trucks MUST have access. Parking $3.00 or Park Pass. No Facilities (except our port-ta-pot). Located inside I-285 near I-75 (see below).
Pre-registration is appreciated: click here
HAND PUNCH ONLY TODAY ( NO E-punch ), so results will not be electric (instant), but a walk down memory lane!
We have a full day planned with Novice to Advanced courses. Expect climb.
| Course | Description | E-punch | Length | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short beginner course | No | 2.0 km | 80 m |
| Yellow | Long beginner course | No | 2.5 km | 135 m |
| Orange | Intermediate course | No | 2.9 km | 200 m |
| Brown | Short advanced course | No | 3.0 km | 190 m |
| Green | Medium advanced course | No | 3.9 km | 200 m |
| Red | Advanced course | No | 4.7 km | 310 m |
| Contour | Contour-only map | No | 3.5 km | 240 m |
Note: Be sure to check the codes... many are set on duplicate features! Don't mis-punch!!
GAOC offers beginner instruction at 10am at all local meets. Runners then may start their course any time between 11am and 1pm with a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off the course by 3pm.
North Parking Area
Palisades West, CRNRA 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.
| Members | $7 |
| Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| CRNRA Parking Fee | $3 |
For current forecast click here.
Bill Farrell & Martha Carr 678-451-4222