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Cochran Shoals Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, Cochran Shoals Unit, Interstate North entrance   Hike: Cochran Shoals Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 21 2012  5:45 pm >> Thu, Jun 21 2012 7:45 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 17 2012 6:20 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 21 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lauren
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: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We should cover 4.5 or 5 miles at a moderate to moderately fast pace. I'm learning the trails (thanks Chris). This is not a beginner hike, but it is not a super strenous D3 either. We will maintain a moderate pace, not slow but not super fast.

Some say the poison ivy here is bad. We will do all we can to avoid but I recommend you wear long pants if you are susceptible to it.


Please call Joyce if you are running late. Lauren won't wait so you'll have to catch up with the group if you do arrive late. HA HA. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to park as sometimes you've got to wait for a spot to open up. This is a busy place.

 

There's a $3 parking fee at this location.  Be sure to have correct amount in cash to purchase a parking tag.  (Failure to do so is a $75 fine!)


Required Items to Bring:

Enough water or Gatorade
Good hiking shoes - will get muddy if it has recently rained
Snack
Rain gear (just in case)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

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 immediately 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 immediately on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.

Notes:

There's a bathroom facility at this parking lot.  :-)
Be sure to bring $3 cash for parking if you don't have an annual pass.


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