Fast 90 minutes at Sope Creek

The plan is to keep up a steady fast pace(4mph -4.5mph) for the entire duration of the hike with NO REST BREAKS.  The exact route we take will vary but we should be back in 90 minutes. This event is primarily for getting a good work out in but I will try to pass by some of the more interesting parts of the park along the way.

Although the hike is only 5-6 miles and over relatively easy terrain which would normally be a D2 it is rated as a D3 event due to the pace and is most suitable for people who can comfortably complete D4 and D5 events. I will be walking the entire way but some people have found that they may have to occassionally jog slowly to keep up.

Please try to arrive a couple of minutes early as we will be starting right on time at 6pm.

Sope Creek Parking Lot (Paper Mill Road)

3760 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA

GPS Coordinates: 33.939515,-84.441905

Directions: Take Interstate 75 North out of Atlanta to Windy Hill Road (exit 260). Turn right on Windy Hill Road, and then left on Powers Ferry Road. At the intersection of Powers Ferry and Terrell Mill Road, take a right on Terrell Mill. Take a right on Paper Mill Road; the park entrance is approximately 1 mile further on Paper Mill Road on the right.

From Johnson Ferry Road, cross the river going North; turn left at the Paper Mill Road intersection, past the Columns Drive light.  Stay on Paper Mill as it winds along to the Sope Creek bridge.  Once you cross the bridge, be alert for the Sope Creek sign on your left, about 1/4 mile from the bridge.

If you're traveling south on Johnson Ferry Road, turn right at Paper Mill Road and proceed according to the directions above.

There is a $3 daily parking fee payable by cash or check at the Sope Creek parking lot unless you already have a season pass.

If you bring a dog, park rules say that they must be on a leash.