A New year’s Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek

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A New year’s Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee River (CNRA) in NW metro Atlanta

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jan 2 2012 1:00 pm >> Mon, Jan 2 2012 3:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Dec 31 2011 5:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jan 2 2012 11:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

4.5 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

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Start the new year with a good opportunity for a work out as we ascend from the river level of Cochran Shoals to the Sope Creek and back.

We will meet and introduce ourselves at 12:45 by the bulletin board at the end of the Columns Drive parking lot. (See detailed directions below.) The hike will start at 1 pm and we expect to finish at 3:30 pm. while the temperature is at its highest for the day. This will be a moderately brisk hike to keep warm, as the weather will be 45F. We'll begin the hike near the Chattahoochee River and ascend 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 towards the old flour mill by Paper Mill Rd. to take a water break and eat our snacks. Then we will proceed by smaller trails towards Sope Creek and will see the old paper mill that was burned by Union forces during the Civil War (a must see) across the creek, to continue back to Cochran Shoals.

Required Items to Bring:
$3 Cash for self-serve Parking Fee unless you display a valid annual National Parks parking pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water (at least 1 liter) and Snack.
Wear good Hiking Footwear and warm Lightweight Clothing Layers appropriate for the weather (Temp. likely to be 45F at hike time.)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

If you prefer using GPS navigation (or Google.com/maps) the following Lat/Lon coordinates of our meeting point at the end of the Columns Drive CRNRA parking lot may be useful as your entered destination in conjunction with the detailed directions below. 33.9213,-84.4396

From I-285/I-75 Interchange on NW side of Atlanta:

Go eastward on I-285 (toward Sandy Springs) about 4 miles and take Exit #24, Riverside Drive.
Turn left across bridge (northward) and go 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
Turn left, go just 0.2 mile (crossing the Chattahoochee bridge) and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
Stay on Columns Drive for 2.6 miles, which will end at the Cochran Shoals unit. Meet by the bulletin board at the end of the parking lot.

From I-285/GA-400 Interchange or I-285/I-85 Interchange on North side of Atlanta:

Go westward on I-285 (toward Birmingham) and take Exit #24, Riverside Drive.
Turn Right (northward) and go 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
Turn left, go just 0.2 mile (crossing the Chattahoochee bridge) and take an immediate left onto Columns Drive.
Stay on Columns Drive for 2.6 miles, which will end at the Cochran Shoals unit. Meet by the bulletin board at the end of the parking lot.

Notes:

Dogs are allowed on the trails in the park but must remain on a leash and under the owner's control at all times for the safety of visitors and the dogs themselves. Pet owners are required to clean after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly to help protect the water quality of the river.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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