Cochran Shoals
Cochran Shoals is part of the Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area. We will be meeting at the kiosk in the main parking
lot. There is a $3 dollar parking fee or a park pass is required.
The trail at Cochran Shoals is an easy 3 mile trail made of crushed gravel. About 2/3rd of the trail follows the Chattahoochee River (Sorry, there is no swimming for the dogs.), with most of it in the open, so wear a hat or bring sunscreen. There are a couple of water fountains along the trail, but we still recommend you bring enough water for you and your four legged family member.
Directions
From I-285 East
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. Unit will be .8 miles on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.
From I-285 West
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. Unit will be .8 miles on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.
From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway North)
Travel to Akers Mill Road. Travel for about 1.5 miles to the
junction of Akers Mill and Powers Ferry Road. Left and go under
I-285, then an immediate right onto Interstate North Parkway. Unit will
be .2 miles on left prior to crossing the Chattahoochee.
From U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway South)
Travel to Akers Mill Road. Travel for about 1.5 miles to the
junction of Akers Mill and Powers Ferry Road. Left and go under
I-285, then an immediate right onto Interstate North Parkway. Unit
will be .2 miles on left prior to crossing the Chattahoochee.
Please send any questions to hike@grra.com
For more information, go to http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/interstatenorth.htm
