Cochran Shoals - Powers Island
| Address: | 5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, USA |
| Phone: | +1 678-538-1200 |
| Site: | nps.gov |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM |
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Mark Sjurseth
If you are looking for a quick Chattahoochee hike, you might consider this one. This is a nice bridge to reach the island where youll find a history marker and a boat put-in. There is also a bench on the island that would make for a peaceful place to hang out with a book. However, this is a main parking area/HQ for a river tubing/rafting company so the general area is sorta trashed. Depending on the day, you might find it somewhat crowded with their customers and all that goes with that. As for trails, they are pretty narrow so beware of poison ivy mid-summer...or just wear pants. There are also some ruins to explore around the trail mid-point.
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Andrew Perry
Many beautiful trails that link with other parks in the Chattahoochee park system. There are spots to fish and wade in as well but the main attraction ous the trail system. The main trail is a few miles long and follows the Chat rather closely with many side trails adding several more miles through meadows, dells, swamps, hills, and forests. The trails are all easy to moderate with good views and places to have some quiet moments in the middle of the city. The main trail is not paved but jogger stroller friendly.
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John Allison
Ive ridden my bike, ran, walked, and hiked here since I was 15 and I always enjoy my time here. In a city suffering from urban sprawl this is a place to get away from it and get back to nature. Theres the main trail along the river and there are tens of miles of hiking and running trails up in the hill. The mtb biking here is not great but if you need a two wheeled dirt fix in a hurry then you can get it here.
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Brendan Davis
One of my favorite parks, you can walk the trails or swim. Parking can get overcrowded in summer. On the other side of the river is another part of the park with a long gravel trail that runs along the river. Its a nice walk although there is an issue with dog owners leaving plastic bags of dog poop all over the place.
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Jay McVay
A great place for a short hike on a dirt trail along the river. There is an additional section with a decent incline that takes you up across the ridge that will give you a decent workout. There is also a concrete step access point for kayaks and canoes.
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Nicole Stadler
I love walking the river trail here. It is beautiful, flat, wide, safe, and cool. Seriously its 10 degrees cooler on this trial! I buy a yearly parking pass which is great because I use it at the other park locations. It more than pays for itself.
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Jim Benson
Great hiking and biking trails. Parking can be difficult in summer due to how popular this area is but that just speaks for how many people enjoy this place. Have seen all kinds of wildlife and there are enough trails to keep things interesting.
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Scott Bolch
Great park for a quick jog or to take a relaxing walk. The kayak put-in is accessable by bridge from Powers island on the east side of the river. Also, theres always open parking (for a small fee) on the east side of the river.
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Jennifer Burkhardt
Perfect spot for an outdoor trail run or walk. Also, a great drop-in point for floating the Chattahoochee River! The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is also located here which can provide you floats and such for river fun!
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Rafa Corolla
Mucho sangudos no hay seguridad de tarde ase. Falta. Apodar los árboles del. Camino sip
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Rich Coe
Bring a tube and a life jacket (you can rent them at NOC but its the same price as buying from walmart/amazon). Dont bring glass its dangerous and illegal. Happy hoochin
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Dustin Daniel
It was nice while I was there. The park is huge with plenty of scenery that is accessible by paved trails. The hours are dawn till dusk.
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Alicia Mitchell
I found out about this place on a date! I thought the idea was romantic but I really enjoyed the trail especially on a nice sunny day!
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Thomas Newhall
Never as busy as the other side of the river and much more scenic. This is our local go to! Much larger parking lot as well.
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Nathan Reeves
So close to the interstates I-75 & I-285, this is a nice little trail near the Chattahoochee river. Rafting available!
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Sam Clark
Great area for Pokemon. Nice trails with pokestops if you dont mind getting out and moving around. Good riverfront.
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Brian Farkas
The perfect entry into one of the jewels of the Hootch- great to walk -run- bike-kayak and fish...bring your dog
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David Strain
Beautiful place for a run or a walk. There is a fee to park but that goes towards the maintenance for the park.
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Pamela Parker
Great place to get out for a walk, exercise and have a nature experience with plenty of others doing the same.
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Hellen Alatzakis
Being from Canada i was lucky to be here; hike the forest trail to see the most beautiful ivy covered trees
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Michael Kayatta
Perfect take off point for shooting the hooch. Dont forget your life vest though, theyll ticket you.
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Alex Johnson
Quite a small parking lot for being such a great access point to the Chatahoochie.
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Fire Spinner
For Atlanta its really nice. Could be better maintained, especially dead trees.
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Robert Yocum
Excellent spot to put into the river for tubing, kayaking and canoeing.
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Sylvia Mukengele
Its relaxing and there are otters swimming in the water with you!
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Andy Arrieta
Great place to rent kayaks and floats to get on the river and go!
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Ben Everette
Shoot the Hooch or go for a run. Great trails to Sope Creek.
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Stephen Tiedemann
For a place to get out of the river, it serves its purpose
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Francisco Ojeda
Just drop into the water and let the current take you
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Daniel Hornick
Great place to drop in for a float down the river!
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Nithesh Chakravarthi Nekkanti
A good place to hike ...But A very short trail.
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Clifton Anthony Sukhai
Grt place to spend time with friends and family
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Jessica McConnell
Great point to get in for tubing. Safe area.
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sreedhar jana
Great place to Kayak enjoying the Nature.
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Tyler Armstrong
Great spot for tubing down the hooch
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Richard Lutz
Great part of our National Parks
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Jenny B
Great hike, short but sweet.
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Bill Guggenheim
Great trails along the river
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Christopher Greco
Nice place, very quaint.
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Monica Lewis
Great tuning location
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P Jeff
Shoot the Hooch dude!!
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Jamie Voisin
Great place to run
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Lane Adams
Tubing the Hooch!
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