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Sunday Morning Hike: Cochran Shoals


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 17 2010  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 10 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 16 2010 9:00 pm
Event Duration:3 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tanja B
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Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Hikers often hike at such a pace that they miss so much around them.  With a variety of habitat, Cochran Shoals is a treasure trove for birds and various flora.  This is an average-paced hike meant for really enjoying what flora and fauna this part of the Chattahoochee NRA has to offer, so expect a fair number of stops to check something out along the trail, take pictures, and just enjoy being outdoors.  We'll try not to separate too much.  There is a little elevation change, but we can take these slow.

We will start hiking just after sunrise from the Column Drive entrance to Cochran Shoals, heading first along the Chattahoochee.  After almost a mile we will head inland, keeping off the bike trails as much as possible and heading towards Sibley Pond before returning from the North to the cars.

This hike will happen rain or shine.  After this peaceful morning hike you'll be ready for a great Sunday.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Water
  • Light hiking shoes or trail shoes.
  • Rain gear (if there's a chance of rain)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Binoculars (highly recommended)
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • Take the Riverside Drive exit off the north side of I-285 and go north (you will turn left off the ramp if you are traveling east and you will turn right if you are traveling west)
  • Go 2.1 miles on curvy Riverside Drive to Johnson Ferry Road
  • Turn left at Johnson Ferry Road, go over the Chatt River bridge (almost immediately) and make the first left over the bridge on Columns Drive
  • Columns Drive will be dead end about 2.5 miles down at the CRNRA Cochran Shoals parking lot.

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

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:$3 parking fee per car if no annual Chattahoochee NRA pass.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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