Cochran Falls to Hike Inn (Georgia’s second highest waterfall - 600ft) - Sun, Aug 9 2015

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Cochran Falls to Hike Inn (Georgia’s second highest waterfall - 600ft)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Cochran Falls to Hike Inn (Georgia’s second highest waterfall - 600ft)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 9 2015  8:15 am >> Sun, Aug 9 2015 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Aug 8 2015 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 8 2015 9:30 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please read the entire event description prior to signing up for this event.  If you are not comfortable climbing extremely steep hills (200%+ grades in places), doing some scrambling, ascending/descending using rocks, branches, and roots as handholds, etc, etc, then this particular event isn’t for you.  But if that stuff excites you and you have a sense of adventure, then this should be right up your alley.

 

We will be hiking to the Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls SP, where we will have lunch on the lawn and enjoy the splendid views.  But the route there is what will differ from most hikes.  We will be starting the hike along the lower reaches of Cochran Creek and then following a trail that parallels the creek upstream.  We will reach the base of Cochran Falls, Georgia’s second highest, and little known, waterfall, which cascades down a total of 600 feet.  From the base we will continue along the trail, paralleling the waterfall, until we reach the top of the falls from which there is a great view to the south.  The ½ mile hike from the bottom to the top of the falls is extremely steep, can be slippery, involves some scrambling, using trees/branches/roots as handholds, and climbing over rocks in places.  It can be a bit intimidating to some… especially on the descent.

After taking time to enjoy the scenery and views from the top of the falls, we will continue along a trail until we reach the Len Foote Hike Inn Trail which we will take to the Inn.  Once at the Inn, we will enjoy our lunch on any of a number of places on the lawn or patio which have spectacular views of the valleys below.  We’ll take our time here to enjoy it and folks can peruse around the inside and outside of the Inn if they want.  The Inn has water, lemonade, iced tea, and sometimes snacks such as bread, cookies, and fruit for a donation.  Please do not take snacks or drinks without leaving a donation in the “hiker snack/drink donation box”.

After leaving the Inn, we will retrace our steps back towards the cars.  When we reach the bottom of the falls, we'll stop to take a dip, cool off, and rinse off, and refresh under the falls for those who wish before heading back to the cars.

The hike will be about 10 miles will have about 2,200 feet of ascent... but the terrain is rugged and difficult in certain stretches.  You should have good coordination and balance to do this hike.  If you do not have previous D4+ hiking experience I will be contacting you to determine if this hike is appropriate for you.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Water or sports drink (2.5 to 3 liters)
  • Change of clothes for the ride home
  • Cash for your carpool
  • A flexible mindset, good attitute, and sense of adventure.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hand/Foot towel to carry and dry feet
  • Towel
  • Bathing suit or quick dry clothes for swimming
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

This is a carpool only event unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):100Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
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