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Sope Creek Trail - Leisurely, No ruins




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sope Creek - Marietta   Hike: Sope Creek Trail - Leisurely, No ruins  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Sep 11 2023  9:00 am >> Mon, Sep 11 2023 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Sat, Sep 9 2023 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 11 2023 8:15 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Gerrilyn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:11
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's hike a loop on the shady trails of Sope Creek without going down to the ruins.  This hike is a little shorter and less strenuous than our typical Sope Creek hike. The trails are rooty and rocky in places but the hike is suitable for beginners.  There are a few rolling hills but nothing too strenuous.  We will be hiking on mountain bike trails so we will need to watch out and keep to the right. Wear bright clothing if possible. This is a CRNRA unit so it will require either an annual or daily CRNRA pass or $5 to buy a daily parking pass.  If you do not have a pass you can purchase one online at nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm.    

 


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes, Water, Parking Pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles if you use them


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Sope Creek Trails Parking Lot (Off of Paper Mill Road)

3760 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA

GPS Coordinates:   33.939515,-84.441905

Directions:  Take Interstate 75 North out of Atlanta to Windy Hill Road (exit 260). Turn right on Windy Hill Road, and then left on Powers Ferry Road. At the intersection of Powers Ferry and Terrell Mill Road, take a right on Terrell Mill. Take a right on Paper Mill Road; the park entrance is approximately 1 mile further on Paper Mill Road on the right.

From Johnson Ferry Road,  cross the river going North; turn left at the Paper Mill Road intersection, past the Columns Drive light.  Stay on Paper Mill as it winds along to the Sope Creek bridge.  Once you cross the bridge, be alert for the Sope Creek sign on your left, about 1/4 mile from the bridge.

If you're traveling south on Johnson Ferry Road, turn right at Paper Mill Road and proceed according to the directions above.

You can also type "Sope Creek Trails" into Google Maps


Notes:

There are no bathrooms at this location.  CRNRA Parking pass is required. 


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