Brisk Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek

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Brisk Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Marietta, GA

Hike: Brisk Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 22 2012 5:30 pm >> Fri, Jun 22 2012 7:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 20 2012 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 22 2012 3:30 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is going to be a fast hike, so be prepared to sweat! I've had requests for a vigorous hike at Sope Creek, so this is it! This is NOT a beginners hike! Mamma Joyce ain't waitin' for you on this one!

Sope Creek is a more secluded entrance to the Cochran Shoals area of the Chattahoochee NRA. We will hike about 5 miles of trails through the woods, probably skipping the ruins and pond stops to keep up the pace and cover distance.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

We will allow up to 3 dogs on this hike. If three dogs are already registered, please do not add yours. If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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

insect repellant

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/sopecreek.htm

3760 Paper Mill Road Southeast
Marietta, GA 30067

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
Left For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From westbound Interstate 285

Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
North For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From northbound Interstate 75

Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
Right to Powers Ferry Road.
Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

From southbound Interstate 75

Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
Left to Powers Ferry Road.
Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006SopeCreekB&W.pdf

Don't forget to bring $3 cash for parking!

Please text or call me if you need to cancel after the 3:30 PM deadline. Be sure to identify yourself by name so I'll know who is communicating with me. My phone number is 404-788-4089.

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