Sunday, September 20th
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sope Creek, Cochran Shoals Unit
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Join the National Park Service for a walk through a mature oak-hickory forest, mesic ravine forest, and ridge top xeric forest within the Sope Creek Corridor. This is an area with a rich abundance and diversity of plant life. We will look for late summer wildflowers, ferns, and shrubs, as well as learn about the uses of plants along the trail as medicine, dyes, and more. See the world through the eyes of naturalist on this National Park adventure!
Location: Sope Creek parking lot, Cochran Shoals Unit3760 Paper Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30068. Meet at the bulletin board.
Facilities: None on-site. Nearest facilities at Terrell Mill Park (1.5 miles west): 480 Terrell Mill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067
Difficulty: Leisurely pace with several uphill climbs. Frequent stops for discussion. Not suitable for very young children.
Bring: WATER, layered clothing, and comfortable hiking shoes. Be prepared for weather and terrain.
A $5 daily parking pass or annual pass is required at all Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area park units. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead or online: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Please reach out to amy.nicholas@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions.





