Cochran Shoals/Interstate North Into the Woods

Please join me on a hike that includes some of the lesser-used trails of the Cochran Shoals/Interstate North unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area in the southwest part of that park.  We will first start along the river and then head away from the river using the wetlands path that crosses the park. We will then head Southwest and eventually come back down to a gravel path. We will then head up to the Scribner family cemetery towards the end of the hike. We will stop at the Columns Drive restrooms for a short break and head back along the river to the parking lot.

Please arrive a few minutes early for introductions. We will stop along the way for a group photo.

In total we will cover about 5.5 miles and about 430 feet of elevation. The time given for the duration of the hike and the distance covered are approximate. For part of the hike we will be on trails that allow mountain bikers. But the trails are wide and we will be going in the opposite direction of the bikers so we will see them coming. We will be fine if we stay to the right.  Wear bright colors for more safety.  There are some rooty, rocky and muddy areas.  There are also areas with poison ivy on the sides of the trail so you may want to wear long pants.  Hiking poles would be  helpful.  

A CRNRA pass on your car is required.  One day fee is $5.00  Or you can buy an annual pass for $40.00,  If you do not have a pass you can purchase one online at nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm.   You can also buy a pass using a QR code sign in the parking lot,  

There are bathrooms at the trailhead.  

The official address is 1956 Eugene Gunby Road. That address works on Google Maps and Waze. If you are driving south on Powers Ferry in East Cobb make a left turn at Interstate North Parkway before going under 285. Then make a left turn in about a half mile just before the river into the parking lot. This is NOT the entrance at the end of Columns Drive which also is called the Cochran Shoals Trail.  We will start at the Cochran Shoals trailhead off of Interstate North just north of I-285.

coordinates 33.90233, -84.44428

There are bathrooms at the trailhead. 

CRNRA Parking pass required.