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A Great Hike at Cochran Mill Park + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cochran Mill Park 6875 Cochran Mill Rd Palmetto, GA 30268   Hike: A Great Hike at Cochran Mill Park + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 30 2017  9:00 am >> Sun, Apr 30 2017 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 24 2017 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 29 2017 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
Russ
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come join Russ and me as we travel 5 miles along some of the fabulous trails of Cochran Mill Park! *Please note there is a $5.00 per vehicle charge to park.  However, the kiosk they have there accepts cash AND debit cards!  These trails (much of which travel beside Big Bear and Little Bear creek) include some nice waterfalls,ruins of two old mills, 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.  This is an incredible trail sytem and you won't want to miss out.  By the way, did you know a rather pivotal scene from season 2 of 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. You'll be able to enjoy their healthy lunch options and perhaps indulge in one of their award winning cupcakes!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate walking/hiking shoes.

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

*Please note there is a $5.00 per vehicle charge to park.  However, the kiosk they have there accepts cash AND debit cards!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

A camera

Extra money if you plan on joining us at the Blue Eyed Daisy after the event.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

FROM ATLANTA to COCHRAN MILL PARK:


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 1/4 mile to the Cochran Mill park on your left.  

 

Cochran Mill Park

6875 COCHRAN MILL RD, PALMETTO, GA 30268 


Directions from the Park to Serenbe 

  1. Turn right 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:

There will not be a carpool for this event.  Trust us though, the trails at Cochran Mill are well worth the drive!


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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