Moderate Monday Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek - - with a Kicker - Mon, Jun 25 2012

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Moderate Monday Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek - - with a Kicker


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Moderate Monday Afternoon Hike at Sope Creek - - with a Kicker  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jun 25 2012  6:00 pm >> Mon, Jun 25 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Jun 23 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 25 2012 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is going to be a moderately paced hike for those wanting an easier event than the more brisk hikes scheduled.  However, we will be crossing some rocks and cliffs by the river for about 1/4 mile, adding a degree of difficulty to an otherwise easy event.  Because of this section of steep climbs, I'm making this a D3 event.

Sope Creek is a secluded entrance to the Cochran Shoals area of the Chattahoochee NRA, nestled among subdivisions on Paper Mill Road in Marietta. We will hike about 4-5 miles of trails through the woods, taking in the ruins and the pond along the way.  We might even be lucky enough to catch site of the giant goldfish that has been spotted in the pond.  Some parts of the trail have poison ivy along the sides, so wear long pants if you're susceptible to breaking out.

Please remember to bring $3 cash for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass.

We will allow up to 3 dogs on this hike. If three dogs are already registered, please do not add yours. If you bring your dog, it should be able to keep up with the group and interact well with other dogs and people. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes and Water

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

insect repellant


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/sopecreek.htm

3760 Paper Mill Road Southeast
Marietta, GA 30067

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • Left For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
  • Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 24, Riverside Drive.
  • North For 2.3 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.
  • Left for 2.7 miles to the junction of Johnson Ferry Road and Paper Mill Road.
  • Left onto Paper Mill Road for 2.2 miles, entrance will be on the left.

From northbound Interstate 75

  • Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
  • Right to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
  • Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
  • Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

From southbound Interstate 75

  • Take exit 260, Windy Hill Road.
  • Left to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Left for .9 miles to Terrell Mill Road
  • Right on Terrell Mill Road for 1.6 miles to ‘right’ turning lane for Paper Mill Road.
  • Unit will be on right 1.1 miles down the road.

Notes:

Trail Map - http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/2006SopeCreekB&W.pdf

Don't forget to bring $3 cash for parking!

Please text or call me if you need to cancel after the 2 PM deadline.  Be sure to identify yourself by name so I'll know who is communicating with me.  My phone number is 404-788-4089.


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