The Best Hiking in Atlanta

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 the grounds for those extra curious explorers.  This...

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 closer to the river. Both trails meet back up near the...

Chastain Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Atlanta, Georgia.

Piedmont Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Atlanta, Georgia.

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 intersection of Monroe Dr. and 10th St. and cross Monroe...

Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Atlanta, Georgia.

Bob Callan Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Atlanta, Georgia.

East Palisades North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Smyrna, Georgia.

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 National Recreation Area, this section of forest is ...

Lullwater Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Atlanta, Georgia.

WD Thompson Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Atlanta, Georgia.

Sweet Auburn District Walking Tour is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Atlanta, Georgia.

Powers Island Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Smyrna, Georgia.

Cochran Shoals Trail from Interstate North Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Atlanta, Georgia.

Sope Creek via Cochran Shoals from Interstate North Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Marietta, Georgia.

Cochran Shoals West Loop from Interstate North Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Marietta, Georgia.