Ch. 81 - Cochran Mill Park

After walking down a road to cross the street to enter the trail head, we will hike the orange trail which is can take 1hr - 1:30 hours: The orange trail passes several waterfalls and several cascades.  This is a moderate trail.

What does moderate mean?

*Moderate/Intermediate: Suitable for those in good physical condition; active/endurance walker; 3+hr duration; 1000-1500ft elevation gain

There is ample parking at this location, and there is a $5 parking fee.  The location only accepts credit cards.

There is a toilet.

There is no visitors center.

Here are the address and coordinates to the trailhead:  6875 Cochran Mill Rd, Palmetto, GA  30268

GPS Coords: 33.571276, -84.712864

What to Bring *  Check out our partners REI's Day Hike Packing List to help you prepare.

• Backpack with chest and/or waist strap
• Water, hydration
• Hearty Snacks
• Ziploc and/or trash bag to pack out your trash, and a grocery bag for your wet, muddy shoes.
• A pair of recovery shoes/sandals/tennis for the ride home.
• Please start to hydrate on Friday by drinking extra fluids. Your body will appreciate this during the hike, especially when its hot,
• Please wear hiking boots.
• Bring hiking poles.
• Bring water and or Gatorade to drink during the hike. We cannot express how important it is to stay hydrated
• If you do not wear a RoadiD please have your emergency contact information sealed in a zip lock bag and placed where it can easily be located if an emergency should occur.
• Please dress for the weather and wear hiking boots.
• A hand towel in the event you wish to place your barefeet in the water.
• A dry change of clothes, to leave in your vehicle, if like Deb, you decide to get into the waterfall and get soaked. 
• Wear a hat or visor.
• Apply sunscreen.

Lunch Details

Bring your lunch and something to sit on. We will have lunch at the park after the hike. (*Weather permitting)