Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Schoals - Sat, Apr 30 2016

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Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Schoals


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 168 Columns Drive, Marietta, Ga   Hike: Saturday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Schoals  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 30 2016  8:00 am >> Sat, Apr 30 2016 9:00 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 24 2016 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 30 2016 7:30 am
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Saturday morning energizing hike

For this event, we wil be exploring one of the most visited trails along the Chattahoochee River: Cochran Schoals. There is approximately 8.5 miles of trail which includes Cochran Schoals and the trails that connect to Sope Creek.

For this event,  we will hike 3-miles at a moderate pace on a reasonably flat trail loop to complete our hike in 1 hour. However, we will be moving at a pace that allows us to energize and enjoy the many beautiful sights  along the Chattahoochee River. 

This is not a streneous hike, so beginners and newcomers are encouraged to join us for this hike!


Required Items to Bring:

hike or athletic shoes

water

$3.00 to park

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

If you prefer using GPS navigation (or Google.com/maps) the following Lat/Lon coordinates of our meeting point at the end of the Columns Drive CRNRA parking lot may be useful as your entered destination in conjunction with the detailed directions below.  33.9213,-84.4396


From I-285/I-75 Interchange on NW side of Atlanta:

  • Go eastward on I-285 (toward Sandy Springs) about 4 miles and take Exit #24, Riverside Drive.
  • Turn left across bridge (northward) and go 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Turn left, go just 0.2 mile (crossing the Chattahoochee bridge) and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for 2.6 miles, which will end at the Cochran Shoals unit.  Meet by the bulletin board at the end of the parking lot.


From I-285/GA-400 Interchange or I-285/I-85 Interchange on North side of Atlanta:

  • Go westward on I-285 (toward Birmingham) and take Exit #24, Riverside Drive.
  • Turn Right (northward) and go 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Turn left, go just 0.2 mile (crossing the Chattahoochee bridge) and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for 2.6 miles, which will end at the Cochran Shoals unit.  Meet by the bulletin board at the end of the parking lot.

Notes:

Bathrooms at trailhead


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Cost Includes:

$3.00 to park


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