Last Minute: Cochran Shoals Exploration

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Last Minute: Cochran Shoals Exploration

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cochran Shoals Trail - Interstate North Trailhead

Hike: Last Minute: Cochran Shoals Exploration

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 3 2024 8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 3 2024 10:15 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, Aug 2 2024 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 3 2024 7:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

5.75 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Laurie M

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

We will walk on the flat gravel path along the Chattahoochee River until we get to the Columns Drive trailhead. Then we will go into the woods and follow the trails, eventually working our way back to the starting point. We will sometimes be on trails that allow mountain bikes, but while in the woods we will mostly be on hiking-only trails.

The terrain is a mixture of gravel paths and areas with roots and rocks. There are a couple of good hills to climb, but other than those, the elevation changes are not too strenuous. Our pace will be pretty fast on the flat part of the trail along the river and then we'll hike between a moderate and fast speed once we go into the woods.

We will meet at the trailhead at the north end of the Cochran Shoals parking lot. Please arrive 10 minutes early for socializing and introductions because we will be starting the hike on time.

There are bathrooms at this trailhead and at the Columns Drive trailhead that we will pass a little later in the hike.

Please note that CRNRA locations require a $5 Daily Pass or a $40 Annual Pass, which can be purchased via your phone in the parking lot or online. America the Beautiful National Parks Passes also can be used at CRNRA parks.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking shoes

Parking pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The hike begins at Cochran Shoals Trail - Interstate North Trailhead.

The parking lot is on Interstate North Pkwy just west of the Chattahoochee River and just north of 285.

It is not Powers Island, which is just across the river on the east side of the Chattahoochee.

You can use the address 2080 Interstate North Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30067.

We will meet at the trailhead at the north end of the parking lot.

Notes:

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