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.

Activities

The Cochran Shoals area is one of the largest and most popular in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It is an excellent place to bike or walk along the river. There is a three mile fitness trail that is also excellent for birdwatching and wetlands discovery. To download a printable trail map click here.(Requires Adobe Reader.)