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Terrell Creek, Powers Island lot | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() |
Powers Island Entrance off Interstate North - Sandy Springs
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Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sun, Jun 16 2024 10:00 am >> Sun, Jun 16 2024 12:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Mon, May 20 2024 10:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Sun, Jun 16 2024 10:00 am | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 2 Hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D3: Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Distance: | ![]() | 7 Miles | ![]() | ||||
Pace: | ![]() | Fast | ![]() | ||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Gary 'L'![]() You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ![]() | ||||
Member Cost: | ![]() | None | |||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | ![]() | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ![]() | ||||
Maximum Group Size: | ![]() | 8 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 4 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | Yes | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Photo credit: Joyce Taffe
This is not a beginners hike. To qualify, you need to have recently (last 2 weeks) kept pace with a D2 group at 3.0mph with 600 feet of elevaton gain and be willing to keep pace with this group. If you are moved to a wait list, it is because you did not meet this written qualification or because the roster is full.
Avg. Speed: 3.3mph Terrain: rugged in some spots Elevation Gain: 600 feet (three hills are in the 110 to 180 foot range)
We plan to start at the Powers Island lot which hopefully will be less populated than other lots this weekend. This hike will involve 3 sister units of the CRNRA - - on opposite sides of the Chattahoochee River. We'll start at the infrequently used Powers Island parking lot. We will catch some river views as we cross the bridge over the Chattahoochee to Cochran Shoals. We will take the boardwalk to the trail with the overview of the wetlands around the perimeter of the wetlands before reaching Terrell Creek. We will head into the forest to follow the Creek as far as the trail will take us. along the creek. We then head for Sope Creek to head along it. We will retrace our steps at the halfway mark and if time allows we will detour over to the restrooms at Columns Drive. Otherwise, we have restroom opportunities at Powers Island and Interstate North.
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 keep a mask with you to use when social distancing isn't possible. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the Cochran Shoals Interstate North parking lot!!! This is the parking lot across the river at POWERS ISLAND.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | Use address: 5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 For Google Maps, type Powers Island to plot the location. From eastbound Interstate 285
From westbound Interstate 285
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Notes: | |||||||
Bathrooms are available at this location. We will park near this building. Parking pass required to park in this CRNRA area IF YOU DON'T SEE THE POWERS ISLAND SIGN AT THE LOT ENTRANCE, YOU'RE AT THE WRONG PARKING LOT!! * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |