Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Chattahoochee River (CNRA) in NW metro Atlanta | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Dec 11 2011 10:00 am >> Fri, Dec 9 2011 12:30 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Fri, Dec 9 2011 10:30 am | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sun, Dec 11 2011 8:00 am | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2.5 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 4.5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Fast | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Oscar Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 10 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
On this hike we'll enjoy both the Cochran Shoals and Sope Creek units of the Chattahoochee River Nat'l Recreation Area (CNRA) in NW metro Atlanta. It will provide a good opportunity for a work out as we ascend from the river level to the Sope Creek and back at a fast pace. Between 9:45 and 10:00 AM we'll gather and introduce one another by the bulletin board & water fountain at the end of the Columns Drive parking lot. (See detailed directions below.) We'll begin the hike there near the Chattahoochee River and ascend on a small trail towards Sope Creek, passing by a 19th century family graveyard with moderate climbs. When we reach Sibley pond, we will head towards the old flour mill by Paper Mill Rd. and then, using small trails to the old paper mill that was burned by Union forces during the Civil War (a must see). We will make a brief break at the flour mill ruins and then return to Cochran Shoals. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | If you prefer using GPS navigation (or Google.com/maps) the following Lat/Lon coordinates of our meeting point at the end of the Columns Drive CRNRA parking lot may be useful as your entered destination in conjunction with the detailed directions below. 33.9213,-84.4396
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Notes: | |||||||
Dogs are allowed on the trails in the park but must remain on a leash and under the owner's control at all times for the safety of visitors and the dogs themselves. Pet owners are required to clean after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly to help protect the water quality of the river. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |