Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek - Sat, Aug 13 2016

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Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee River (CNRA) Cochran Shoals at Columns Dr. in NW metro Atlanta. 152 Columns Dr.
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 13 2016  8:30 am >> Sat, Aug 13 2016 11:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 11 2016 10:02 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 12 2016 10:30 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Oscar
Eva
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

PARKING IS REALLY BAD. PLEASE USE THE CARPOOL OR ARRIVE REALLY EARLY TO AVOID DELAYS.

Lets enjoy this beautiful day with a great hike at a moderate pace from the river level of Cochran Shoals to the Sope Creek and back.

The hike will start at 8:30 am sharp by the bulletin board at the end of the Columns Drive parking lot.

We expect to finish before 11 am. This will be a moderate hike with  wonderful weather in the low 80'sF. We'll begin the hike near the Chattahoochee River and ascend North on a small trail towards Sope Creek, passing by a 19th century family graveyard with moderate climbs. When we reach Sibley pond, we will head East towards the old flour mill by Paper Mill Rd. to take a water break and eat our snacks. Then we will proceed by smaller trails in the Sope Creek area to see the old paper mill that was burned by Union forces during the Civil War (a must see) across the creek, to continue Southwest back to Cochran Shoals.


Required Items to Bring:

If you drive, a $3 Cash for self-serve Parking Fee unless you display a valid annual National Parks parking pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water (at least 1 liter) and snack. Wear good hiking footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather (Temp. likely to be in mid 60s F at hike time).


How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):4Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $1.60 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
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