Cochran Mill Park (2026)

About The Trail: Cochran Mill Park has 18 miles of hiking and biking trails through 800 acres of woods, fields, and streams, and features stunning waterfalls, a couple of dams, rock outcrops, wildflowers, native azaleas, mountain laurel, and the ruins of three historic mills. About The Hike: Distance = We'll do \~ eight miles Time: Budget \~ 3 hours Skill Rating = Moderate Pace = 3 - 3½ miles per hour; intermediate to advanced hikers only please Special Equipment = None needed, though walking poles might help Food = As usual, we'll take several short stops to re-hydrate and grab something to eat, so please bring water and snacks Kids/Pets = No pets please, but children that can keep the posted pace are encouraged to attend Directions/Meeting Place: From the airport, take 85 South about 1/2 mile to South Fulton Parkway. Continue for about 15 minutes until the four-lane turns into a two-lane, then drive like two minutes to the first right turn (which is Cochran Mill Road). Go \~ 1/4 mile to the parking lot on the left. Meet in front of the park map at the front of the parking lot. GPS Coords: 33.571276, -84.712864 Go to http://cochranmillpark.com for more details, including a trail map and/or additional directions. And Don't Forget: We'll go to a local restaurant or brewery after the hike. See you on the trail! Charlie