Monday Morning at Powers Island and Cochran Shoals

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Monday Morning at Powers Island and Cochran Shoals

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Powers Island Entrance off Interstate North - Sandy Springs

Hike: Monday Morning at Powers Island and Cochran Shoals

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Nov 21 2022 10:00 am >> Mon, Nov 21 2022 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Nov 17 2022 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 21 2022 10:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This hike will involve two sister units of the CRNRA - - on opposite sides of the Chattahoochee River. We'll start at the infrequently used Powers Island parking lot where we'll hike the 2 mile loop trail and perhaps a bit of the trail on Powers Island. The loop trail involves a decent hill which will warm us up for the rest of the hike.

Following these trails, we'll cross the bridge over the Chattahoochee to Cochran Shoals, where we'll enter the Interstate North section of trails for another 3-4 miles of hiking. There are some good hills in this section of Cochran Shoals, so we'll get a nice workout. When our time is up, we'll cross back over the Chattahoochee to the Powers Island parking lot.

Because of the steep/long hills on some of the trails, this hike is not recommended for beginning hikers of for those who have trouble maintaining a moderate pace on ascents. Poles are recommended.

There is a $5 parking fee at this location if you don't have an annual pass. Parking must be done online either at home or before the hike through your smartphone.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the Cochran Shoals Interstate North parking lot!!! This is the parking lot across the river at POWERS ISLAND. Read the directions CAREFULLY!

We'll be starting on time!

Required Items to Bring:

$5 for parking unless you have an annual pass. Parking pass is available online only. https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm Please pay for your pass before coming to the hike.

Good hiking shoes

Plenty of fluids

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

Hiking poles are recommended.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Use address:

5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Go to second traffic light and go left onto New Northside Drive.
Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
Unit will be .8 miles on the right before crossing the Chattahoochee.

From westbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Right on New Northside Drive.
Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
Unit will be .8 miles on the right before crossing the Chattahoochee.

Notes:

Bathrooms are available at this location.

Parking pass required to park in this CRNRA area

COCHRAN SHOALS-Interstate N: https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cochran-Shoals-Interstate-N.pdf

POWERS ISLAND https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cochran-Shoals-Powers-Island.pdf

IF YOU DON'T SEE THE POWERS ISLAND SIGN, YOU'RE AT THE WRONG PARKING LOT!!

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