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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Fisherman in the Cochran Shoals Area - Photo by Tom Wilson
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Cochran Shoals unit - Interstate North entrance

The Interstate North entrance to Cochran Shoals is located along Interstate North Parkway west of the river. Below are driving directions from Interstate 285.

If you would like driving directions from your current location to the entrance use Bing Maps or Google Maps. Or enter the coordinates below into your favorite map application or your GPS unit.

33°54'6.29"N, 84°26'38.06"W
or
33.9017472222222, -84.4439055555556

From eastbound Interstate 285

  • 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 westbound Interstate  285

  • 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.

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.)

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Last Updated: August 22, 2011 at 13:11 MST