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Cochran Shoals & Powers Island on Monday Afternoon




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cochran Shoals - Interstate North Pkwy Entrance   Hike: Cochran Shoals & Powers Island on Monday Afternoon  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Mar 12 2012  1:00 pm >> Mon, Mar 12 2012 3:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Mar 9 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Mar 12 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We'll take the gravel path of the running trail to the first left trail that accesses the back loop to the Chattahoochee Forest.  We'll hike the Cochran Shoals/Interstate North end of the unit the entire time travelling at a moderately fast pace. There are some good hills here, so we'll get a nice workout.

After hiking around 5 miles, we'll exit this area and cross the river to the Powers Island side. Since we'll be hiking through the parking lot, those folks who need to leave early can do so at this point.  For those doing the entire hike,  the Powers Island area offers a 2 mile loop with one good hill that we'll hike before returning to the cars.

Maps of the two areas:

COCHRAN SHOALS-Interstate N:
http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/Trail-Map-2011-Interstate-North-8-5x11.pdf

POWERS ISLAND http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006PowersIslandB&W.pdf

Required Items to Bring:
$3 for parking (cash) unless you have an annual pass.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Boots
Water
Hiking Poles (if you like to use them)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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 after 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 after crossing the Chattahoochee.

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

Cost Includes:Bathroom facilities are available in the parking lot.  :-)

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.