Saturday Saunter at Cochran Mill Park + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy - Sat, Feb 1 2020

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


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 6875 Cochran Mill Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268   Hike: Saturday Saunter at Cochran Mill Park + Optional Lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 1 2020  8:50 am >> Sat, Feb 1 2020 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 28 2020 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 31 2020 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 10 Minutes
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:

    It is well past time to crank back up the popular Saturday Saunters! They'll go no faster than a moderate pace (a saunter if you will) and we will pause to take a few pictures when the opportunity arises.  These are an awesome hike if you are just getting into hiking or are new to the AOC.  We'll be covering right about 5 miles and there are a couple of mild hills to conquer.  I will be keeping our hikers together so will ask that no one goes ahead of the group.

Cochran Mill Trails

    We'll meet and do introductions promptly at 8:50 AM in the parking lot at the Cochran Mill Park. We'll then trek the trails of Cochran Mill starting on time at 9 AM. 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 - you won't want to miss that!  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.  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.

Bonus Non-Sanctioned Event

     After we finish our meal, I may hike a few more miles on the lovely trails at Serenbe.  You are certainly welcome to join me, but it is not an official event.  *I will be posting hikes at Serebe later though as they are incredible and popular.

Required Items to Bring:

$5.00 for parking... the kiosk to pay was temporarily down, but could be fixed at any time.

Appropriate walking/hiking shoes.

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

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

We will pass through the property of the Cochran Mill Nature Center, but will not be stopping to view the exibits.


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 1/2 mile to the Cochran Mill Park on your left..  

Cochran Mill Park

6875 Cochran Mill Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

 Directions from the Park to Serenbe 

  1. From the parking lot, turn right onto Cochran Mills Rd and go about 3-4 miles
  2. Turn right onto Hutchesons Ferry Road and go 2.1 miles
  3. Turn Left onto Atlanta Newnan Road and go .9 miles
  4. Turn right on Selbourne Lane
  5. The Blue Eyed Daisy will be on your left .7 miles
  6. There is parking by the restaurant and also overflow parking before you get the to restaurant

 


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.  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 are well worth the drive.


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