Paces Mill through Cochran Shoals (3 hours)

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Paces Mill through Cochran Shoals (3 hours)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Paces Mill 3444 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339

Urban Hike: Paces Mill through Cochran Shoals (3 hours)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:30 am >> Wed, Sep 16 2020 10:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Sep 15 2020 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 16 2020 6:30 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7.25 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary 'L'

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Paces Mill Parking Lot at 7:20am near the restrooms for introductions.

From here, we will hike up the river in the direction of the Akers Mill Parking Lot.

We be keeping along the river as much as we can.

We will then hike the Akers Mill paved trail to Interstate North to Cochran Shoals.

At 3.75 miles, we will turnaround.

On the return, we drop to follow the river briefly and return the way we came.

Here is a Google Maps version of the hike:

https://goo.gl/maps/2AK9SKU5DWHD5UUK7

Avg Moving Speed: 3 mph

Mileage: 7.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 feet

Do not leave any valuables in your car including the trunk since vandalism has happened in the past.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, snack, and Good Hiking Shoes

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

Hiking sticks or pole

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Paces Mill 3444 Cobb Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30339

Here is a link for Google Maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/dywtArWDwEx9LLSf6

From 75 South

Turn right onto Cumberland Blvd SE 0.3 mi

Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Cobb Pkwy 0.4 mi

Turn right onto Paces Mill Rd SE

$5 cash for a daily parking pass - OR if you have the annual CRNRA pass just display it in your vehicle and you are good to go.

Notes:

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