Friday Morning Hike at Sope Creek - Fri, Aug 24 2012

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Friday Morning Hike at Sope Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Friday Morning Hike at Sope Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 24 2012  10:00 am >> Fri, Aug 24 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 21 2012 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 24 2012 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
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:

This is going to be an enjoyable, moderately paced hike.  The area is hilly, so it's not a great hike for beginners - - but it won't be overly strenuous.  If you've done a bit of hiking, you should be fine.  We can stop for rest/water/photos along the way.

Sope Creek is a more secluded entrance to the Cochran Shoals area of the Chattahoochee NRA. We will hike about 5 miles of trails through the woods, possibly swinging by the ruins if there are folks new to the area. 

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

We will start the event on time!  Arrive a few minutes early to check in!

Dogs are allowed, but they should be kept on leash.  

Warning:  Poison ivy is common on the sides of the trail.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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

insect repellant

long pants if you're susceptible to poison ivy

sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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.

Notes:

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 10 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.


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