Cochran Shoals - Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance) - Wed, May 21 2014

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Cochran Shoals - Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Cochran Shoals - Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, May 21 2014  10:30 am >> Wed, May 21 2014 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, May 17 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, May 21 2014 9:30 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Divya N
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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me on this hike at the Sope Creek section of Cochran Shoals where we will hike about 7 miles. There are some nice and well-marked trails in this unit and during our hike one of the trails migt lead us to the mill ruins. Hiking along the periphery of the unit treats us to views of the river and also the mill ruins on the opposite side which aren't quite visible now. If we are really quiet as we circle Sibley Pond, we will spot turtles on a log. 

This is a moderate to fast paced hike. Most of the hike is along flatter trails, but we might encounter a hill or two (or maybe three) to make this a wholesome workout. We will take few breaks along the way. Bring a snack along, we may take a 5 minute break somewhere in the park along a brook or stream.

We are meeting at the entrance that is along Paper Mill Road. You require 3 dollars cash for a daily park pass if you dont have an annual pass. 

If you have any questions please email/call the trip leader.


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Water

3$ cash or annual park pass

Good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Camera

Bug Spray/Sunscreen

A snack


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS - co-ordinates - 33.939515,-84.441905

Approx Physical Address - Sope Creek Parking Area, 3760 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067

The physical address is approximate, I suggest using google maps to find directions to the venue. If you haven't been here before, please plan for additional time in case you miss the entrance. 


Notes:

Trail - map http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/ TrailMapSopeCreek.pdf

3 $ cash or annual pass for parking.


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