Moderate Monday Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek - - with a Kicker

This is going to be a moderately paced hike for those wanting an easier event than the more brisk hikes scheduled.  However, we will be crossing some rocks and cliffs by the river for about 1/4 mile, adding a degree of difficulty to an otherwise easy event.  Because of this section of steep climbs, I'm making this a D3 event.

Sope Creek is a secluded entrance to the Cochran Shoals area of the Chattahoochee NRA, nestled among subdivisions on Paper Mill Road in Marietta. We will hike about 4-5 miles of trails through the woods, taking in the ruins and the pond along the way.  We might even be lucky enough to catch site of the giant goldfish that has been spotted in the pond.  Some parts of the trail have poison ivy along the sides, so wear long pants if you're susceptible to breaking out.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

We will allow up to 3 dogs on this hike. If three dogs are already registered, please do not add yours. If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/sopecreek.htm

3760 Paper Mill Road Southeast
Marietta, GA 30067

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.

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006SopeCreekB&W.pdf

Don't forget to bring $3 cash for parking!

Please text or call me if you need to cancel after the 2 PM deadline.  Be sure to identify yourself by name so I'll know who is communicating with me.  My phone number is 404-788-4089.