Friday Morning Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek

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Friday Morning Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee River (CNRA) Cochran Shoals at Columns Dr. in NW metro Atlanta. 152 Columns Dr.

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 11 2020 8:30 am >> Fri, Dec 11 2020 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Dec 9 2020 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 10 2020 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Oscar

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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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Itinerary:

Let's enjoy one more nice fall day with a great hike at a moderate/fast pace from the river level of Cochran Shoals to the old Mill on Sope Creek and back.

The hike will start at 8:30 am sharp by the bulletin board at the end of the Columns Drive parking lot. MASK REQUIRED. We will keep a safe distance when we hike.

We'll begin the hike near the Chattahoochee River and ascend North on a small trail towards Sope Creek, passing by a 19th century family graveyard with moderate climbs. When we reach Sibley pond, we will head East towards the old flour mill by Paper Mill Rd. to take a water break. Then we will proceed by smaller trails in the Sope Creek area to see -across the creek- the old paper mill that was burned by Union forces during the Civil War (a must see). We will continue Southwest back on the main bike trail that divides Sope Creek from Cochran Shoals, and will skirt the creek Southbound until we get to the gravel path to return to the parking lot.

Allow plenty of time to find parking, as often there is a line waiting at the entrance.

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Water (at least 1 liter) and snack. Wear good hiking footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather (Temp. likely to be in the mid 40s.F at hike time).

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