Mega 20K (12.4 miles) AOC Hike at Columns aka Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek Hike - Starting at Columns Drive

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Mega 20K (12.4 miles) AOC Hike at Columns aka Cochran Shoals to Sope Creek Hike - Starting at Columns Drive

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Columns Drive Entrance: Cochran Shoals parking area on Columns Drive

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 9 2014 10:00 am >> Sun, Feb 9 2014 4:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 22 2014 4:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 9 2014 7:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

12.4 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Libby G
Joyce T.

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS WELL to meet in the correct place.

THIS IS A 20K - 12.4 mile hike. Not for beginner hikers.

Elevation gain / loss is 117 feet. We will be walking over fine gravel, wooden boardwalks, compact dirt, and sandy floodplain. Some of the trails we will be taking will be shared with bikers, other hikers, walkers, and dogs.

Libby will lead the first portion of the hike...going at a fast pace for the first 10K (6.2 miles).

We will break for lunch. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH / PICNIC STYLE. We will eat lunch in the parking lot and take about an hour lunch break.

Joyce will lead the second portion of the hike...going at a moderate pace for the last 10K (6.2 miles).

Participates are expected to complete both portions of the hike for a total of 12.4 miles and in order to get credit for the hike, participates must complete BOTH portions of the hike.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch.

Water.

Snacks as needed.

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

Extra pair of socks and another pair of hiking boots to change into during our lunch break.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-285 to Riverside Drive - Exit 24.

Travel north for 2.4 miles to Johnson Ferry Road.

Turn left (north), crossing the Chattahoochee River past the CRNRA Johnson Ferry Unit.

Turn left (south) on Columns Drive at 1.0 mile.

The road winds through the Johnson Ferry Unit before reaching a parking area for Cochran Shoals at 2.6 miles.

Notes:

$3 parking daily pass is needed, unless you have an annual Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area.

www.nps.gov/chat

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