Saturday Saunter at Cochran Mill Nature Center + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy - Sat, Feb 11 2017

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Saturday Saunter at Cochran Mill Nature Center + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Palmetto, GA   Hike: Saturday Saunter at Cochran Mill Nature Center + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 11 2017  9:30 am >> Sat, Feb 11 2017 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 6 2017 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 10 2017 6:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

    Welcome to the next in my series of Saturday Saunters! They'll go no faster than a moderate pace (a saunter if you will) and we will pause to take pictures when the opportunity arises.  This is an awesome hike if you are just getting into hiking or are new to the AOC.  I will be keeping our hikers together so will ask that no one goes ahead of the group.

Cochran Mill Trails and Nature Center

    After meeting promptly at 9:30 AM in the parking lot at the Cochran Mill Nature Center, we’ll visit the Nature Center to enjoy the wonderful live animal exhibits they have there (it is only $3.00 per person and covers the exibits and parking).  You will not be dissappointed by the variety of animals or knowledgeable staff in this small Nature Center. We'll then trek the trails of Cochran Mill. These trails (much of which travel along Big Bear and Little Bear creek) include some nice waterfalls, a few interesting man-made dams, lovely woods and a bonus marsh area. There is a storied past to the mill and I'll share that as we travel.  By the way, did you know a rather famous scene from The Walking Dead was filmed at one of the falls?  I will point out the shot location and describe the setting.  Once we complete the hike our next stop (and this is optional) is at the Blue Eyed Daisy.

 

     I am allowing dogs on this hike, but they will need to be on a leash at all times as there are occasional folks on horseback in the area.  If your dog is not well- behaved around horses, please leave it at home.  They are not allowed in the Nature Center.  This would not be a hike on which to break in a new trail dog.

 

 Optional Lunch afterwards at the Blue Eyed Daisy in Nearby Serenbe

     For those that are interested, after the conclusion of the event, some of us will be headed over to the Blue Eyed Daisy in nearby Serenbe.  The Daisy (as the locals refer to it) serves wonderful sandwiches, salads and some of the best baked goods in GA! Although dogs are not allowed inside the restaurant, they are very dog friendly there and have tables outside, and a fresh water bowl handy.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate walking/hiking shoes.

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

The Cochran Mill Nature Center only costs $3.00 per person to park and includes all the live animal exhibits (and trails) and is well worth the small amount.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Extra money if you plan on joining me at the Blue Eyed Daisy after the event.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

FROM ATLANTA to COCHRAN MILL NATURE CENTER:


1. Take I- 85 Southward past Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport and get off at Exit #69, "Old National/South Fulton Parkway." (This I-85 exit is about 15 miles south of downtown Atlanta and 2 miles beyond the Airport exit. It adjoins the big I-85/I-285 interchange on the SW side of town.)


2. Take the 3-mile-long exit connector westward onto South Fulton Pkwy, and follow it about 13 more miles to Cochran Mill Road.


3. Turn Right onto Cochran Mill Road and go about 1 mile to the Cochran Mill Nature Center on your right.  

Cochran Mill Nature Center

6300 Cochran Mill Rd  Palmetto, GA 30265

 


Directions from the Nature Center to Serenbe 

  1. Turn left onto Cochran Mills Rd go 4 miles
  2. Turn right onto Hutchesons Ferry Road go 2.1 miles
  3. Turn Left onto Atlanta Newnan Road go .9 miles
  4. Turn right on Selbourne Lane
  5. The Blue Eyed Daisy will be on your left .7 miles

 


Notes:

I am allowing dogs on this hike, but they will need to be on a leash at all times as there are occasional folks on horseback in the area.  If you dog is not well- behaved around horses, please leave it at home.  They are not allowed in the Nature Center.  This would not be a hike in which to break in a new trail dog.

 

There will not be a carpool for this event as I live on the west side of Georgia.  Trust me though, the trails and Nature Center are well worth the drive.


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