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Intown Hiking with Fido (aka: Dawgs)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cochran Shoals (Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 8 2005  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 6 2005 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 22 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Easy to Moderate 7.5 Miles

7.5 miles with an option to cut it short for dog hikers.

Good scenic hike for the beginners with rivers streams, pond, ruins, water falls and more!)

From the parking lot well hike back over the bridge to the other side, hiking briefly with other joggers and hikers, well bear left to nature trail, there will be some stream crossings (the trial is not marked so please be careful), after the nature trail, well be hiking on fitness trail briefly and go back on the main trail, this trail well take us to sibley pond (there is a nice deck here so well have our lunch here), after the lunch break, well goto the Soap Creek Ruins (yes ruins on each side of the river), after the ruin visit, well hike back to the parking lot. If you decide your dog cant make the distance there is a path at 2.5 mile point, ill tell you where it is and just follow the path down to the main fitness trail. There is an option to visit a mysterious pile of rock also found in this area, some believes its an old Indian sacrificial tomb, where people are buried arrive, on some ceremonial purposes. Only few of us know at this point, but I can only give this option to a non-dog hikers, since its considered sacred ground, some say they can hear a cry for help from under the pile of rocks. After the hike well be going out to eat, a choice of great chinese/sushi, Souther food, Brazilian Sandwich, or Mellow Mushroom. (its all within 1.5 miles from the park and also from the carpool location)

Required Items to Bring:
If you are bringing dogs, please bring a bag to pick up your dogs poopie mess. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:I-285/Chattahoochee River, off Interstate North Pk 10:30am Powers Island side parking lot
(NOTE: not the busy parking lot were every one uses, its the one across the river) If you are coming from I-285 and 400, take I-285 to Northside, New Northside exit, its the second exit after Roswell Road exit, turn right at light, and follow the road (Youll pass the gas station, and The 285 Line, it used to be Sidelines). When you see the large brown sign for Chattahoochee river recreation area, get ready to turn right into the parking lot if you cross the river, you went too far.

If you are coming from I-75 (North or South) Go East on I-285 (going toward GA 400) and take the first exit (Northside, New Northside exit) and turn right when you exit the ramp, turn immediate right turn at the light onto Powers Ferry Road (Youll see Amoco on right, Wachovia and Mcdonalds across), go over the Chattahoochee River and turn right at the light, youll go under I-285, take immediate right at the light, youll cross over the river, turn left into parking lot, the parking lot is onthe other side of the river.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes (ALL dogs must be kept on leash at all times. Leash cant be longer than 6 feet.)

Will this event occur rain or shine? No hiking in the rain!
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:$3.00 Parking Fee unless you have a Annual Chattahoochee National Parks & Recreation Pass (Not same as the annual pass for National Forrest Service)

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