An Easy Walk to the Ruins and Around at Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance) - Mon, Nov 2 2026

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An Easy Walk to the Ruins and Around at Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA - 3726 Paper Mill Rd SE   Hike: An Easy Walk to the Ruins and Around at Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Nov 2 2026  12:30 pm >> Mon, Nov 2 2026 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 2 2026 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Nov 2 2026 12:30 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
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:15
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Why not ruin your Monday afternoon today?  Let's take an easy walk down to the ruins at Sope Creek and around a bit for a very leisurely hike to enjoy some fresh air without strain.  If you've never seen the ruins, this is your chance!

We'll meet in the parking lot at 12:30 pm, make introductions, take a group picture and start walking.  Come join me!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles if you like to use them

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Sope Creek Parking Lot (Paper Mill Road)

3726 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA

GPS Coordinates:  33.939515,-84.441905

Directions: Take Interstate 75 North out of Atlanta to Windy Hill Road (exit 260). Turn right on Windy Hill Road, and then left on Powers Ferry Road. At the intersection of Powers Ferry and Terrell Mill Road, take a right on Terrell Mill. Take a right on Paper Mill Road; the park entrance is approximately 1 mile further on Paper Mill Road on the right.

From Johnson Ferry Road,  cross the river going North; turn left at the Paper Mill Road intersection, past the Columns Drive light.  Stay on Paper Mill as it winds along to the Sope Creek bridge.  Once you cross the bridge, be alert for the Sope Creek sign on your left, about 1/4 mile from the bridge.

If you're traveling south on Johnson Ferry Road, turn right at Paper Mill Road and proceed according to the directions above.

 

 


Notes:

Trail Map - https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/maps.htm

Pay your $5 parking fee in advance at:    https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm

No bathroom facilities at this location, but the trees and bushes provide good cover!

 


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