Sunday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Shoals - Sun, Aug 23 2026

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Sunday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Shoals


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 168 Columns Drive, Marietta, Ga   Hike: Sunday Morning Energizing Hike at Cochran Shoals  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 23 2026  8:00 am >> Sun, Aug 23 2026 9:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 17 2026 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Aug 23 2026 7:30 am
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

Let’s go hiking Sunday morning and explore one of the most popular trails along the Chattahoochee River: Cochran Shoals. This area connects to Sope Creek and is part of an 8.5‑mile network of scenic riverside and woodland trails.

 

For this event, we’ll complete a 3‑mile loop at a moderate pace on a mostly flat trail, finishing in about 1 hour. We will energize and enjoy the beautiful views along the Chattahoochee River.

 

Beginners and newcomers are encouraged to join us — this is a great introduction to AOC hikes and a refreshing way to start your Sunday.

 

Looking forward to a fun morning on the trail.

 


Required Items to Bring:

hike or athletic shoes

water

$5 to park

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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:

Bathrooms at trailhead


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Cost Includes:

$5 to park


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