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Fulton County

Sandy Springs

Scribner Family Cemetery – Cochran Shoals Trail loop from Cochran Shoals Unit - Powers Island Parking Lot

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Hiking trails & Routes

Fulton County

Sandy Springs

Scribner Family Cemetery – Cochran Shoals Trail loop from Cochran Shoals Unit - Powers Island Parking Lot

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Scribner Family Cemetery – Cochran Shoals Trail loop from Cochran Shoals Unit - Powers Island Parking Lot

02:14

8.51km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 493 m for 2.80 km

After 3.29 km for 807 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)

After 4.65 km for 3.37 km

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Parking

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623 m

Trail along the Chattahoochee River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A segment of the trail that closely follows the Chattahoochee River. The Chattahoochee River is 430 miles long.

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4.65 km

Scribner Family Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, family cemetery that dates back to before The American Civil War. There is informational signage about the gravestones and about the area. This small cemetery has been preserved and is now maintained by the National Parks system.

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5.45 km

Cochran Shoals Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This easy, unpaved, tree-lined multiuse trail offers nice views of the Chattahoochee River, and is particularly popular during the weekend.

There are some other trails in the Cochran Shoals unit …

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6.41 km

Chattahoochee River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just beyond a tree line that lines the edge of the Chattahoochee River, you can see across the river into Fulton County.

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6.85 km

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Highlight • River

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a popular recreation area alongside the river. The park has several miles of trails open to walkers and mountain bikers.

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