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*You Can Do It* #6 - Cochran Mill Park and Cupcakes!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Palmetto, GA   Hike: *You Can Do It* #6 - Cochran Mill Park and Cupcakes!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 13 2013  9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 13 2013 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 8 2013 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 13 2013 7:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
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: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

    Welcome to #6 of my *You Can Do It* series of hikes!  These hikes are designed especially for folks who are new to hiking OR to the hike location.  They'll go no faster than a moderate pace and we will pause to take pictures when the opportunity arises.  This is an awesome hike if you are just getting into hiking or are new to the AOC.

Cochran Mill

    This time we’ll be hiking some of the trails of Cochran Mill Park.  After meeting promptly at 9:00 AM in the parking lot at the Cochran Mill Parking area, we’ll have a fun hike on the trails alongside Bear Creek and Little Bear Creek - these trails include some nice waterfalls, a few man-made dams, and lovely woods.  We'll decide if we want a creek crossing at the end of our hike - but if not, it is not too long a detour around the creek back to our cars.

    Before we leave from our hike, we'll pause for a quick break at the Nature Center which has bathrooms located inside.  Although they do not charge for the use of their bathrooms - a small donation would still be nice as this is a non-profit center.  We may also all decide to visit the wonderful animal exhibits for which they only charge $3.00 (a really great value). 

(Optional) Cupcakes!

     We have now earned our lunch and cupcakes!  We'll have a short drive of only 7 miles over to the Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery in Serenbe GA.  The Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery won an episode of Cupcake Wars but you'll also find they have a great lunch menu as well. After the hike, it is optional if you would like to join us for some cupcakes, but I do hope you can come along for our well-earned lunch and tasty desserts.  

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for weather

Appropriate walking/hiking shoes.

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

The Cochran Mill Nature Center only costs $3.00 to view the live animal exhibits and is well worth the small amount.

You'll need to bring money for lunch/cupcake(s) at the Blue Eyed Daisy

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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 1/4 mile to the Cochran Mill Park on your left.  


 

6875 Cochran Mill Road

Palmetto, Georgia 30268



 

Directions to the Blue Eyed Daisy from Cochran Mill Park

1. Turn right onto Cochran Mill Rd go approx. 4 miles

2. Turn right onto Hutchesons Ferry Rd go 2.1 miles           

3. Turn left onto Atlanta Newnan Rd go .9 mi

4. Take the 1st right onto Selborne Lane. 

*Destination will be on the left .7 mi but we will park in a public area just before the Bakery.

 

Blue Eyed Daisy Bakery

Selborne Ln

Palmetto, GA 30268

 


Notes:

    I'll allow up to four dogs total for this adventure, but please keep in mind that if you decide to visit the Blue Eyed Daisy they will not be allowed in (however, there are tie down posts for them outside the Bakery!)  :-)


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