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This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around Atlanta leads you from urban strolls to striking wilderness.
List of contents
Overview Map Overview-Map Key Acknowledgments Foreword About the Authors Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction ATLANTA
- Atlanta Ramble
- Big Trees Forest Preserve Trail
- Grant Park Loop (Includes Zoo Atlanta)
- Island Ford Trail
- Johnson Ferry Trail
- Midtown Romp
- Miss Daisy’s Atlanta
- Palisades East Trail
- Palisades West Trail
- Paper Mill Trail
- Powers Landing Trail
- Reynolds Nature Preserve
- Silver Comet Trail: Mavell Road to Floyd Road
NORTHWEST OF ATLANTA
- Allatoona Pass Trail
- Chattahoochee Nature Center Trail
- Cheatham Hill Trail
- Heritage Park Trail
- Iron Hill Loop
- Kennesaw Mountain: Burnt Hickory Loop
- Kolb’s Farm Loop
- Pickett’s Mill Trail
- Pine Mountain Trail: East Loop
- Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge
- Rome Heritage Trail
- Silver Comet Trail: Rockmart
- Springer Mountain Loop
- Talking Rock Nature Trail
- Three Forks Loop
- Vickery Creek Trail
- Wildcat Creek Trail
NORTHEAST OF ATLANTA
- Amicalola Falls Loop
- Big Creek Greenway: North Point
- Bowmans Island Trail
- Cook’s Greenway Trail
- DeSoto Falls Trail
- East and West Lake Trails
- Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Trail
- Hard Labor Creek Trail
- Indian Seats Trail
- Jones Bridge Trail
- Little Mulberry Trail
- McDaniel Farm Park Trail
- Stone Mountain Loop
- Stone Mountain Walk Up Trail
- Suwanee Greenway
- Tribble Mill Trail
SOUTH OF ATLANTA
- Arabia Mountain Trail
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Trails
- Cochran Mill Trail
- High Falls Trail
- McIntosh Reserve Trail
- Ocmulgee River Trail
- Panola Mountain Trail
- Peachtree City Cart Path
- Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Trails
- Pine Mountain Trail: Wolfden Loop
- Sprewell Bluff Trail
- Starr’s Mill Trail
- Sweetwater History (Red) and East Side (Yellow) Trails
- Sweetwater Nongame Wildlife Trails
APPENDIXES Appendix A: Outdoor Stores Appendix B: Hiking Clubs Index Map Legend
About the author
Randy and Pam Golden have shared their life-long love of hiking since they met at college in Florida. After marrying in 1977, they began hiking across the United States and into Canada. Among their favorite distant destinations are Puerto Rico's El Yunque and Australia's Dandenong Mountains. Their dogs Bessie and Sugar join them on hikes that permit pets.
Summary
It's Time to Take a Hike in Atlanta! One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. Randy and Pam Golden's 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Sprewell Bluff, and locations in between provide Atlantans a diverse combination of hikes in length and difficulty.
In addition to scenic charm, many hikes have great historical appeal, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail. Other trails, such as Grant Park Loop and the Atlanta Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Complete with directions, maps, and a wealth of historical detail, the guide beckons hikers of all ages and fitness levels into the out of doors.
With this newly revised and updated 3rd edition, hikers will have no trouble selecting the perfect hike for spending an hour or an afternoon out on the beautiful trails of Atlanta.
