2018-02-24 Saturday Fitness Hike at Cochran Shoals - Sat, Feb 24 2018

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2018-02-24 Saturday Fitness Hike at Cochran Shoals


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cochran Shoals Unit Interstate North   Hike: 2018-02-24 Saturday Fitness Hike at Cochran Shoals  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 24 2018  11:00 am >> Sat, Feb 24 2018 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 22 2018 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 24 2018 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.4 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Bill Wey
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join us for a fitness hike at Cochran Shoals. The Cochran Shoals trails have a few moderate climbs in our route, but nothing too strenuous.

We will go 6.4 miles in 2 hours using sections of Interstate North and Columns Drive at the Cochran Shoals unit of CRNRA.

The pace will be fast with a minimum number of short breaks for water and photos. This is a fitness hike at a fast pace. So please only register if you are comfortable with a fast pace for this event.

We’ll meet and start from the Interstate North parking lot. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier than the starting time for restroom and introduction.

We’ll follow the river going north-east to Columns Drive entry, and then loop around to take the inland trail going south-west until we reach the junction before a bridge. From there, we’ll take the narrow Columns Drive Trail inland going north to its north end. We’ll take a short break before turning around going south to get back to the same junction, then back to our starting point.

Daily Parking fee is $5.00 CASH or display your annual pass.

Restrooms are available at the parking lots of Interstate North and Columns Drive. Otherwise there are many trees and bushes along the way if you have to go.

If you need to purchase a day parking pass you can do so at the parking lot.

Annual pass is a great way to motivate oneself to keep coming back and enjoy all of the National Recreation Area parks and national parks throughout the USA. It is more convenient and very cost effective.


Required Items to Bring:

 

Water (Water fountains are available at both parking lots)

Good hiking boots/shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

Hiking poles

Camera

Rain gear just in case


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Address: 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta, GA 30067

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From I-285 W, take exit 22 for New Northside Dr toward Northside Dr/Powers Ferry Rd. Turn right onto New Northside Dr. Continue onto Interstate N Pkwy for about 0.8 mile and the parking entry is on the right.

From I-285 E, take exit 22 for New Northside Dr toward Northside Dr/Powers Ferry Rd. Turn left onto New Northside Dr. Continue onto Interstate N Pkwy for about 0.8 mile and the parking entry is on the right.


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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