Sope Creek Fitness Hike - Sat, Jul 20 2013

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Sope Creek Fitness Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Marietta, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 20 2013 9:30 am >> Sat, Jul 20 2013 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 18 2013 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 20 2013 7:30 am

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Eric P

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This hike will be starting in Sope Creek and then heading into the wooded hills of Cochran Shoals but not all the way to the flat gravel trail. The plan is to keep up a steady fast pace(3.5mph) for the entire duration of the hike with no breaks. Although the hike is only 5 miles and over relatively easy terrain it is rated as a D3 event due to the pace and is probably not suitable for people looking for a nice easy stroll.

We will try our best to finish in 90 minutes and the exact route that we end up taking will be tweaked depending how the group is doing so that we finish on time. Please try to arrive a couple of minutes early so that we can start on time and be aware that the bridge over Sope Creek just Northeast of the parking area on Paper Mill Road is closed.

Required Items to Bring:

Yourself

Footware that you are comfortable hiking in

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

Water

Bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions copied from http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/sopecreek.htm

Due to the bridge over Sope Creek on Paper Mill being closed I have edited the directions for people coming on 285.

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit for 75 Northbound
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 westbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22 for New Northside Dr toward Northside Dr/Powers Ferry Rd

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Central Michigan University and merge onto New Northside Dr
Continue onto Interstate N Pkwy/Riveredge Ln NW

Turn right onto Powers Ferry Rd SE

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 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:

There is a $3 daily parking fee at the Sope Creek parking lot.

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