Beat the Rain Hike (Cochran Shoals to Sibley Pond and back

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Beat the Rain Hike (Cochran Shoals to Sibley Pond and back

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cochran Shoals Chattahoochee Park near US41 & I-75 Marietta GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 11 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, May 11 2013 11:10 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 9 2013 1:36 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 10 2013 9:30 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours 10 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

David M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Be a little early as we will not wait past 8am at the start (see directions). We will start on a wide gravel trail but will soon go off on more narrow dirt paths heading toward Sibley Pond. This is an out and back so don't worry about falling behind or moving ahead a little, as we will wait at intersections so as to stay together. We will enjoy the views on the cliffs above Sope Creek on the path there or back. Bring your rain gear just in case we don't miss the scattered showers.

Approximate duration of 2 1/2 to 3 hours, depending upon the group, plus some break time around Sope Creek. Total over several ups and downs (away from the gravel trail) is about 8 miles, but this is not mountainous territory. Expected pace is moderate, but if the group wants we may do a little light jogging on the downhills. We will try for a 20 minute pace, but will stop occasionally to enjoy the views. For those that want, just before making it back to the wide gravel trail, we may go to see the cemetery, depending upon the weather and desires of the group.

If there have been heavy rains on Friday prior to the event I may cancel because the trail can get really muddy. Right now, the forecast is for only 30% chance of rain on Friday so hopefully should not be too heavy.

Required Items to Bring:

good hiking boots or shoes

1-2 liters water, trail snacks

$3 for parking if you don't have a pass

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

rain clothing

wool socks

sandals if you want them to put your feet in Sope Creek

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From eastbound Interstate 285 Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. Go to second traffic light and go left onto New Northside Drive. Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway. Park will be immediately on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee. From westbound Interstate 285 Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road. Right on New Northside Drive. Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway. Park will be immediately on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee. If this lot is full, then you may need to park on the lot on the other side of Chattahoochee (allow an extra 5 minutes walking time for this contingency).

From westbound Interstate 285, take same exit, turn R at first light onto New Northside Drive. Then follow above directions.

We will meet at the end of the primary parking lot (south end of Cochran Shoels unit) near the entrance to a wide gravel trail.

Notes:

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