Special Recovery Hike: Columns Drive Loop - Fri, Sep 15 2023

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Special Recovery Hike: Columns Drive Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee River NRA, Cochran Shoals Area, 150 Columns Drive.   Hike: Special Recovery Hike: Columns Drive Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Sep 15 2023  10:00 am >> Fri, Sep 15 2023 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 13 2023 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 15 2023 10:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
SusanF
Joyce T.
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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: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a special hike to help Joyce in her recovery.  The Director of Events has given his OK to limit attendees to members who know Joyce and have been trying to see her. 

We'll hike around the Cochran Shoals fitness loop at a leisurely pace so everyone can spend time with Joyce. 

  


Required Items to Bring:

Water and comfortable hiking shoes

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions

From I-285 East

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Left for 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road
  • Go left, cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate LEFT onto Columns Drive.
  • ·Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From I-285 West

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Right for 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road
  • Go left, cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate LEFT onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From GA 9 North (Roswell Road)

  • Take Roswell Road to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left onto Johnson Ferry Road go about 2.2 miles.
  • Cross the Chattahoochee River and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From GA 9 South (Roswell Road)

  • Take Roswell Road to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Right onto Johnson Ferry Road go about 2.2 miles.
  • Cross the Chattahoochee River and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

Notes:

We will meet at the Cochran Shoals Columns Drive parking lot.  150 Columns Drive, Marietta, GA 30067

Please arrive at 9:50 for introductions.  Restrooms are available.  


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

Cost Includes:

$5.00 park fee, unless you have a yearly CRNRA or lifetime NPS America the Beautiful pass.


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