Sunday Afternoon Hike: Columns Drive Double Loop - Sun, Oct 26 2014

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Sunday Afternoon Hike: Columns Drive Double Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee River NRA, Cochran Shoals Area, Columns Drive Parking Lot   Hike: Sunday Afternoon Hike: Columns Drive Double Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 26 2014  2:30 pm >> Sun, Oct 26 2014 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 19 2014 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Oct 26 2014 2:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
Charlie Cottingham
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will walk on two different trails that start near the Columns Drive parking lot. Each trail has about 200 ft. elevation gain. You will have the option of finishing your hike after walking the first trail.


Required Items to Bring:

Water and good hiking shoes

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions

From I-285 East

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Left for 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road
  • Go left, cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate LEFT onto Columns Drive.
  • ·Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From I-285 West

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Right for 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road
  • Go left, cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate LEFT onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From GA 9 North (Roswell Road)

  • Take Roswell Road to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left onto Johnson Ferry Road go about 2.2 miles.
  • Cross the Chattahoochee River and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.

From GA 9 South (Roswell Road)

  • Take Roswell Road to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Right onto Johnson Ferry Road go about 2.2 miles.
  • Cross the Chattahoochee River and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
  • Stay on Columns Drive for about 2.6 miles, which will end at the unit.



Note: There are some errors in the directions given on the NRA's web page.

Notes:

Arrive early! The parking lot fills up on Sundays and you may have to wait for space to become available.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

Parking fee is $5.00 per car


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