Late Afternoon Hike: Sope Creek Loop - Mon, Oct 3 2011

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Late Afternoon Hike: Sope Creek Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, Sope Creek Parking Lot.   Hike: Late Afternoon Hike: Sope Creek Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Oct 3 2011  5:00 pm >> Mon, Oct 3 2011 7:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Sep 30 2011 9:23 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Oct 3 2011 12:00 pm
Event Duration:1.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll first hike to the old mill - - a really interesting historical relic that all who trek the Sope Creek trails should see at least once.  Then we'll meander other trails in the area until the sunshine wanes.  At our moderately fast pace, we should cover at least 5 miles - - a great pre-dinner workout.

This would not be a good hike for beginners.  The area has lots of elevation changes and would be extremely challenging at the pace we plan to keep. 


Required Items to Bring:
$3 cash for parking  (This is a CNRA unit) unless you have an annual pass		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Water
Good hiking footwear
Hiking poles if you are used to them 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Left For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
  • Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • North For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
  • Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From northbound Interstate 75

  • Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
  • Right to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
  • Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
  • Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

From southbound Interstate 75

  • Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
  • Left to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
  • Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
  • Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

 


Notes:
Dogs are permitted, but CNRA rules require that they be kept on a leash.  Dogs should be friendly with people and well socialized with other dogs.  (Good examples are Gabby, Shadow, Buster and Fritter.)
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:Parking fee is $3.00 per car.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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