Cochran shoals trail from interstate north trailhead closed is a 6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near atlanta, georgia that features a river and is rated as moderate. The chattahoochee river forms the southern half of the alabama and georgia border, as well as a portion of the florida border. Just on the outside of atlanta youll find a more urban hiking trail deep in the woods. Cochran shoals devils race course shoals 335 120 348 347 346 345 344 343 342. Please refer to the official trail map for the most current and accurate route. The trail intersects with the bob callan trail, which provides a southern connection on a paved trail that meanders through the contoured banks of the rottenwood creek and provides access to the crnras palisades trailhead at paces mill. To help with navigation, download the sope creek hike trail map pdf and carry a copy with you. Cool springs overlook trail 100% accessible by 2002 standards.
Chattahoochee river national recreation area columns. It is an excellent place to bike or walk along the river. What well dodistance 7 milesrating moderate easymoderatehardintensepace mediumfast slow2 mphmedium3 mphfast4 mph. Open to hikers, bikers and joggers, this trail offers a great family experience that brings you up close to the chattahoochee river and its surrounding wetlands.
Its an excellent place to bikewalk along the river. Cochran shoals sope creek trail map the river georgia. Cochran shoals trail, on the northwestern outskirts of atlanta, follows the western bank of the chattahoochee river for nearly two miles. Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y pow ers f ry road k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r i v e rv ie w r o a d i2 8 5 c o l m n s d r i v e i 2 8 5 k e n n e d y p a r k w a y i 2 8 5 in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number on nearest trail marker 0 0. Cochran shoals is park of chattahoochee national park and it costs three dollars to park or you can buy a yearly pass.
Cochran shoals is a hiking, mountain biking, road biking, trail running adventure located in or near cobb county, ga. In addition to hiking trails, the west palisades also has out an outandback bike trail that starts at the paces mill entrance. Mostly natural, some gravel and boardwalk blazesmarkings. When you think about floridas rivers and streams, the image of raging, foaming water never springs to mind. Trail map of the cochran shoals trail from columns dr. Several local breweries are en route from downtown atlanta as well. Yet up on the suwannee river, just a few miles outside the historic town of white springs, the suwannee hides a secret that canoeists and kayakers kept to themselves for many yearsbig shoals. Cochran shoals sope creek and powers island 166kb pdf file cochran shoals road and trail map, includes sope creek and powers island.
Cochran shoals columns drive national recreation area. View map online in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number of the nearest trail marker. Cochran shoals powers island pi 3 pi 2 pi 5 pi 6 pi 7 pi 4 pi 8 pi 9 pi 1. Cochran shoals historic ruins national park planner. Watercraft launch park land park address 5450 interstate north parkway sandy springs, ga 30328.
It is a tributary of the apalachicola river, a relatively short river formed by the confluence of the chattahoochee and flint rivers and emptying from florida into apalachicola bay in. Well hike along the gravel path to the first available trail into the woods, making our way around the entire middle section of cochran shoals, down to the creek and up to the small schribner cemetery. Running trails near cochran shoals trail run project. Well hike along the gravel path to the first available trail into the woods, making our way around the middle section of cochran shoals and venturing into the sope creek unit. Cochran shoals sope creek impacts associated with new trail construction and trail closure at the cochran shoals sope creek unit would include minor, shortterm, adverse impacts to soils, air quality, noise, water quality, aquatic resources, vegetation, wildlife, aesthetics, visitor use and experience, and park operations. The unpaved pathway travels through chattahoochee river national recreation area and is treelined and scenic. The ride is commonly done as a figure eight with direction depending on the day of the week. Here are the official park maps the full park is broken into three sections based on the entrance interstate north section, columns drive section and sope creek section. Best trails in cochran shoals park georgia alltrails. The red trail offers some great flow and a few techy sections the steep climb up 5 turn hill headed cw is an absolute gut buster and a personal favorite, while the orange and green trails on the opposite side of the road from the parking lot offer a bigger challenge, especially the. Cochran shoals trail from interstate north trailhead closed. Cochran shoals devils race course shoals 335 120 348 347 346 345 344 343 342 341 340 339 338 337 336 334 333 330 332 329 328 327 326 324 325 323 322 321 318 319 317 316 315 314 3 312 311 310 309 308 307 306 305 304 303 302 301 300 320 b u f o r d s outhers s e t t l s j a m e s d a m d d d a d e n. Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y pow ers f ry road k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r i v e rv ie w r o a d i2 8 5 p o w e s i s l a n d i 2 8 5 p o w er s f er ry r o a d i 2 8 5 pow ers f y road in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number on nearest trail.
The trail travels through wonderfully varied terrain, including wetlands, river banks, grasslands and forest as it runs north along the. Cochran shoals mtb project mountain bike trail maps. The main trail is a loop, but dont loop stay on the trail by the river, and even on the main trail that runs by the river there is a side trail that forks closer to the river theres a pokestop at either end where it connects with main trail. Forget youre in atlanta with a hike along the chattahoochee. The singletrack is nice and flowy through beautiful hardwood forests. This is a popular place to bring pets, and there is a large field at the beginning of the trail for dogs to play. Sope creek is a mix of wide trail and classic forest singletrack. The trail runs nearly level, lending to its popularity among runners, and catches nearly continuous views of the rockybedded river shoals. Bowmans island unit road and trail map cochran shoals sope creek and powers island 166kb pdf file cochran shoals road and trail map, includes sope creek and powers island.
Mountain bikes are allowed on some segments of both sope creek and cochran shoals. Chattahoochee river national recreation area cochran shoals. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Chattahoochee river national recreation area columns drive. Bob callan trail project fact sheet project overview the bob callan trail is a pristine connection for the cumberland community to national parkland at the chattahoochee river national recreation area crnra. Crnra cochran shoals powers ferry trailhead bob callan interstate north trailhead proposed bob. Project fact sheet bob callan trail southern portion more than 2 miles long, the southern. Cochran shoals east mountain biking trail in sope creek, georgia.
The atlanta food truck park is en route for anyone coming from the city and offers lots of choices, great outdoor dining, and its byob. Sope creek is connected to cochran shoals and has its own trailhead. There is a three mile fitness trail that is also excellent for birdwatching and wetlands discovery. Cochran shoals powers island pi 3 pi 2 pi 5 pi 6 pi 7 pi 4 pi 8. Saturday morning at cochran shoals columns drive sat. Heirloom bbq is walkingriding distance from the trail and is one of the best in atlanta. Cochran shoals trail follows the west bank of the chattahoochee river and brings hikers along for just shy of 4 miles. One is interstate north on eugene gunby rd, just off of interstate n pkwy. Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y pow ers f ry road k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r i v e rv ie w r o a d i2 8 5 p o w e s i s l a n d i 2 8 5 p o w er s f er ry r o a d i 2 8 5 pow ers f y road in case of emergency. Cochran shoalssope creek impacts associated with new trail construction and trail closure at the cochran shoalssope creek unit would include minor, shortterm, adverse impacts to soils, air quality, noise, water quality, aquatic resources, vegetation, wildlife.
Cochran shoals trail from interstate north trailhead. Then join me at the columns drive entrance to cochran shoals for two hours of moderately paced hiking along rolling hills through beautiful woods. Combination trails made by combining trails shown on the map 0. Cochran shoals columns drive pdf, 658 kb, updated june 20 cochran shoals sope creek pdf, 549 kb, updated june 20 cochran shoals interstate north pdf, 1. Many hikers, joggers, and families take to this trail, which is accessible all year round. The cochran shoals area is one of the largest and most popular in the chattahoochee river national recreation area. Cochran shoals park posted in the pkgoatlanta community. The 5k loop at cochran shoals will give you a nice, flat cooldown run after those hills. Cochran shoals bike route 175kb pdf file cochran shoals trail distance markers 26kb pdf file gold branch 603kb pdf file gold branch unit road and trail map island ford pdf file island ford road and trail map. Forget youre in atlanta with a hike along the chattahoochee river. The adventure begins at the cochran shoals interstate north parkway trailhead view maps and driving directions, hiking northbound on a wide gravel trail flanking the wideflowing chattahoochee river. Draft environmental assessment proposed trail connection. The run departs from the parks southern trailhead on interstate north parkway view maps and driving directions. Chattahoochee river national recreation area cochran.
The trail doesnt have much for elevation change but does feature a couple of fun descents. Apr 18, 2018 just on the outside of atlanta youll find a more urban hiking trail deep in the woods. Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i 2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y po w er s f r y r o a d k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r iv e r v ie r i 2 8 5 c o l um n s d r i v i 2 8 5 k e n n e d y p a r k w a y i 2 8 5 in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number on. The trail travels through wonderfully varied terrain, including wetlands, river banks, grasslands and forest as it runs north along the western bank of the chattahoochee river. Head a bit north to cochran shoals recreation area, where youll find moderate hiking and biking paths. Us 129 s from abbeville for 2 miles, left onto cr 183, first left, immediate right, follow to landing. Cochran shoals trail at the chattahoochee river atlanta trails. Wednesday morning at cochran shoals columns drive wed. Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i 2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y po w er s f r y r o a d k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r iv e r v ie r i 2 8 5 c o l um n s d r i v i 2 8 5 k e n n e d y p a r k w a y i 2 8 5 in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number on nearest trail marker 0 0. Sixes trail 12 11 10 9 14 8 31 32 30 c r e e k r o t t e n w o o d cochran shoals. Saturday morning at cochran shoals columns drive sat, oct. Cochran shoals has the ability to be a very easy, straightforward trail to navigate, or you could spend hours winding through wooded paths that seem limitless. Maps chattahoochee river national recreation area u. Columnsdrivetrailmap pdf the majority of the trails at columns drive section of the cochran shoals unit of the chattahoochee river national recreation area are multipurpose trails that allow both hiking and biking.
Cochran shoals powers island sope creek i 2 8 5 c o b b p a r k w a y po w er s f r y r o a d k e n n e d y p a rk w a y n o r t h s i d e p a r k w a y r iv e r v ie r i 2 8 5 p o w e rs i s l a n d i 2 8 5 p o w e r s f e r r y r o a d i 2 8 5 powers ferry road in case of emergency call 911 or 7709520370 note the number on nearest. National recreation area atlanta, georgia cochran shoals p a p e r m i l r d c o lu m n s d r iv e f o x c r e k s o p e c r e e k s ib l e y p o n d c a n e y c r k p ow er s i s l and cochran shoals. This segment connects to cochran shoals via trails. The unspoiled river and walking trails within an otherwise urban. The main loop offers views of the chattahoochee river between the trees, while the wooded trails frequently cross creeks and traverse the rim of small valleys. Dec 30, 2019 well hike along the gravel path to the first available trail into the woods, making our way around the middle section of cochran shoals and venturing into the sope creek unit. Cochran shoals chattahoochee river east cobb 32 tips. Im lucky to be less than 20 minutes from cochran mill, and i try to ride it a couple of times a week. From commerce streetga 27, on the west side of the bridge, turn onto n. Cochran shoals interstate parkway national recreation. Dec 25, 2018 cochran shoals is a hiking, mountain biking, road biking, trail running adventure located in or near cobb county, ga.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Cochran mill park mountain bike trail in chattahoochee. Mar 15, 2020 cochran shoals east mountain biking trail in sope creek, georgia. Cochran shoals interstate parkway national recreation area. Oct 23, 2018 then join me at the columns drive entrance to cochran shoals for two hours of moderately paced hiking along rolling hills through beautiful woods. Start of the hiking trail at sope creek take the hiking trail towards intersection sc 3 and then on to sc 4 see map for intersection numbers.
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