NOTE: Powers Island NOT Island Ford
This is probably one of my favorite hikes.
We'll meet at 9:45 to use facilities and get parking pass. You are late if you get there after 9:45. Introductions at 9:55. But if you are late wait near the bathrooms on the road as we will come through.
We will park at Power Island as more spots available and meet at the bathroom...closer to the road not the trail. We will hike Interstate North /cochran shoals then through cochran shoals and to the columns drive bathroom. Maybe we will then climb into the woods abd walk to the sope creek bathroom...so(http://bathroom...so) 4 bathrooms and lots of trails. We will return a different way.
This hike is definitely not one for beginning hikers or for folks who have done only relatively flat hikes. I won't leave people behind, so the entire group will have to wait for very slow hikers. Please respect others and don't overestimate your ability to handle this hike.
If you don't have an annual pass I suggest buying one on line. all CRNRA parks there are no longer any envelopes and or normal credit card registration. You have to scan the bar code and enter your license plate, etc. etc. It doesn't work on all browsers so you may be doing a little downloading. Come early and be prepared or you won't be able start on time. Though if you are late for this one you only miss the first 1 mile and we will circle back to the parking lot and pick you up.
Address and Directions....do(http://Directions....do) not go to Columns Drive...do(http://Drive...do) not go to Paper Mill Road. This is off of 285 and Northside Drive.
5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 is the exact address for Powers Island. The pin on the map is correct.
$5 parking daily pass is needed, unless you have an annual Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area.
If you have any questions please call Barbara 678-438-5593
Make sure you bring plenty of water and a snack if you need it. Facilities available.
prefer no dogs if you see it is a large group, otherwise okay
For more info Barbara 667-438-5593
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chattahoochee NRA--Powers Island Unit, 5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, us
