Top Adventures in Atlanta
Take a Stroll through Blue Heron Nature Preserve
Blue Heron Nature Preserve is located directly off of the heavily trafficked Roswell Road in Buckhead. The preserve boasts seven acres of greenery, wetlands, meadows, wildlife, and wildflowers. There is even an educational facility located on th...
0.7 miles
Trail Running in Morningside Nature Preserve
Park your car on the residential road and look across the street into the woods for the trail. The trail winds around through a bamboo forest with streams winding in and out. The trail splits and you can either take the high road or low road close...
5 miles
Run, Walk, or Bike the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline
To visit the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline, park in the paid public parking ($3 Monday-Thursday; $5 Friday-Sunday) at the far southeast corner of Piedmont Park, behind the Park Tavern restaurant and brewery. From there, walk to the inters...
2.25 miles
100 ft gain
Hike along the East Palisades Trail
The East Palisades trail is one of the only real hiking trails within Atlanta's perimeter. Although it boasts surprising beauty and great trails, relatively few people in the city are aware this trail even exists. As part of the Chattahoochee Na...
4.3 miles
488 ft gain
Stroll through Deepdene Park
Deepdene Park is the eastern most segment of the Olmsted Linear Park system that borders Ponce de Leon Avenue, connecting the Poncey-Highland community to the Druid Hills neighborhood. The parks included in this system are Springdale, Vigilee, Sha...
2 miles
Hike Along Sope Creek
Sope Creek is a little slice of wild heaven squeezed into the hustle and bustle of Atlanta's metro madness. Bordering the Chattahoochee River, Interstate 285, and Suburbia sprawl, Sope Creek offers the city dweller an environmental escape that se...
1.5 miles
Hike the Cascade Springs Trail
A quick and local getaway from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta city life, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve offers over 100 acres of forested trails that lead to Utoy Creek and Cascade Falls.The trail starts at the parking area and leads to a board...
1.9 miles
Hike through Big Trees Forest Preserve
Big Trees is truly a backyard beauty. The entrance connector brings you through to the beginning of the trails. If you are low on time, try out the Big Trees Loop (1/2 mile) which appears slightly before the major Backcountry trail system. Without...
2 miles
120 ft gain
Hike around the Doll's Head Trail At Constitution Lakes Park
Locating the entrance to Constitution Lakes Park is the hardest part of this hike. There's no specific address to take you to the parking lot, but if you find South River Industrial Boulevard, you'll see the sign for Constitution Lakes Park on yo...
1 miles
Hike to the Roswell Mill Ruins via Vickery Creek Trail
From Riverside Road, the Vickery Creek Trail takes you alongside the creek, then to an intersection where you will turn right. Switch onto Outer Loop Trail at the next intersection, and keep an eye out for marked junctions going forward.The trail ...
4.7 miles
Climb and Chill at Allenbrook
You’re going to be really surprised you’re still in Roswell, or in the Atlanta area at all. When you get out of your car and start walking down the wooden stairs at the start of the trail, the busy sounds of the rushing cars on Atlanta Street fade...
Hike or Run Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain sits on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta. Located in the center of Stone Mountain Park, this 1,686 ft. granite mound provides visitors with a challenging cardio workout and excellent panoramic views of the Atlanta metropolitan are...
2.25 miles
700 ft gain
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
Tent At Ramsden Lake
Come enjoy our peaceful and secluded tent 15 min outside of Atlanta next to historic Stone Mountain Park. Our 9x12 canvas tent is on the edge of 8 acre Ramsden Lake. This historic lake is spring fe...From $100/night
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Woodstock, Georgia
Payne Campground Allatoona Lake
Overview Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Recreation Allatoona Lake is one of the mo... -
Acworth, Georgia
Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nea... -
Cartersville, Georgia
Old Hwy 41 No 3
Overview Old Highway 41 #3 Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Recreation Allatoona Lake is o... -
Woodstock, Georgia
Victoria Campground
Overview Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Recreation Allatoona Lake is one of the... -
Acworth, Georgia
Mckinney Campground
Overview McKinney Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Recreation Allatoona Lake is one of the...
