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Beautiful Falls and Wonderful Trails at Cochran Mill Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cochran Mill Park, 6875 Cochran Mill Road, Palmetto, GA 30268   Hike: Beautiful Falls and Wonderful Trails at Cochran Mill Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 7 2015  8:30 am >> Sat, Mar 7 2015 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 2 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 6 2015 6:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
John Stirman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

     Come join Joyce and me as we enjoy the beautiful falls, dams, and trails at Cochran Mill!  My first hike with the AOC was at this park and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Cochran Mills - West Side Trails

     We’ll be hiking just about all of the trails of the Cochran Mill Park.  After meeting promptly at 8:30 AM in the parking loop we'll hit the West Side Trails - some of the sites include an old unmarked cemetery and a brand new trail to the lovely Henry Mill Falls.  After taking a short break at the falls, we'll return along some of the same trails back to the parking area where we'll be able to take a short restroom break.

Cochran Mills - East Side Trails

     After our short break, we'll cross the road and cover all the trails on the East Side.  We’ll enjoy the Cochran Mill Falls, wonderful scenic wooded trails, a few wonderful dams (including one used for a pivotal scene in season 2 of The Walking Dead), and wonderful views alongside Little Bear Creek and Bear Creek.

***The total hike distance will be around 12 miles and we’ll be hiking at a moderate pace – this is NOT a hike for beginners***

(Optional) Lunch and Cupcakes!

     We have now earned lunch and cupcakes!  We'll have a short drive of only 7 miles over to the Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery in Serenbe, GA.  The Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery won an episode of Cupcake Wars but you'll also find they have a great lunch menu as well. After the hike, it is optional if you would like to join us for some cupcakes, but I do hope you can join us for our well- earned lunch and tasty desserts. 


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for weather

Appropriate walking/hiking shoes

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

There is a $5.00 parking fee at Cochran Mill

You'll also need to bring extra money if you plan on joining us for lunch/cupcake(s) at the Blue Eyed Daisy

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Cochran Mill Park,6875 Cochran Mill Road, Palmetto, GA 30268

     Proceed south on I 85 until Exit 69 (South Fulton Parkway), which is a couple of miles south of the airport exit. Proceed on South Fulton Pkwy approximately 14.7  miles to Cochran Mill Rd. Turn right on Cochran Mill Rd. and proceed about a quarter of a mile. The parking lot will be on your left.  There is a $5.00 parking fee per vehicle.

 

Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery, Selborne Ln., Palmetto, GA 30268 

Directions to the Blu e Eyed Daisy from Cochran Mill Park

1. Turn right onto Cochran Mill Rd go approx. 4 miles

2. Turn right onto Hutchesons Ferry Rd go 2.1 miles           

3. Turn left onto Atlanta Newnan Rd go .9 mi

4. Take the 1st right onto Selborne Lane. 

*Destination will be on the left .7 mi but we will park in a public area just before the Bakery.


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