Terrell Creek (Powers Island lot) - Wed, Nov 22 2023

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Terrell Creek (Powers Island lot)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Powers Island Entrance off Interstate North - Sandy Springs   Hike: Terrell Creek (Powers Island lot)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 22 2023  2:00 pm >> Wed, Nov 22 2023 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 16 2023 4:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 22 2023 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
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: Yes

Itinerary:

Photo credit:  Joyce Taffe

 

This is not a beginners hike.  To qualify, you need to have recently kept pace with a D2 group and be willing to keep pace with this group.

 

Avg. Speed:  2.8mph or higher

Elevation gain:  600 feet including 3 hills in excess of 125 feet

 

We plan to start at the Powers Island lot which hopefully will be less populated than other lots this weekend.

This hike will involve 3 sister units of the CRNRA - - on opposite sides of the Chattahoochee River.   We'll start at the infrequently used Powers Island parking lot.

We will catch some river views as we cross the bridge over the Chattahoochee to Cochran Shoals. 

We will take the boardwalk to the trail with the overview of the wetlands around the perimeter of the wetlands before reaching Terrell Creek.  We will head into the forest to follow the Creek as far as the trail will take us. along the creek.  We will retrace our steps at the halfway mark and if time allows we will detour over to the restrooms at Columns Drive.  Otherwise, we have restroom opportunities at Powers Island and Interstate North.

 

 There is a $5 parking fee at this location if you don't have an annual pass.  Parking must be done online either at home or before the hike through your smartphone.

 

  Please keep a mask with you to use when social distancing isn't possible.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is NOT the Cochran Shoals Interstate North parking lot!!! This is the parking lot across the river at POWERS ISLAND.  

 


Required Items to Bring:

 

$5 for parking unless you have an annual pass. Parking day pass is available online only.   https : //www.nps.go v/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm   Please pay for your pass before coming to the hike.

Good hiking shoes

Plenty of fluids

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles are recommended.

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Use address:  

5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

 For Google Maps, type Powers Island to plot the location.

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Go to second traffic light and go left onto New Northside Drive.
  • Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
  • Unit will be .8 miles on the right AFTER crossing the Chattahoochee.

 

From westbound Interstate  285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on New Northside Drive.
  • Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
  • Unit will be .8 miles on the right BEFORE crossing the Chattahoochee.

Notes:

Bathrooms are available at this location.  We will park near this building.

Parking pass required to park in this CRNRA area

IF YOU DON'T SEE THE POWERS ISLAND SIGN AT THE LOT ENTRANCE, YOU'RE AT THE WRONG PARKING LOT!!


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