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Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaReflections in the river at Abbotts Bridge - Photo by Matt Harr
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Abbotts Bridge

Directions

From I-285 East

  • Take exit 31B, Peachtree Industrial Blvd SR 141 North.
  • Go about 12.4 miles to Abbotts Bridge Road, GA120.
  • Turn Left and go .6 miles to unit, which will be on the left.

From I-285 West

  • Take exit 31B, Peachtree Industrial Blvd SR 141 North.
  • Go about 12.4 miles to Abbotts Bridge Road, GA120.
  • Turn Left and go .6 miles to unit, which will be on the left.

From I-85 North

  • Take exit 107, GA 120, Duluth Highway.
  • Left on GA 120 through the city of Duluth 6.4 miles to the unit entrance on the left.

From I-85 South

  • Take exit 107, GA 120, Duluth Highway.
  • Right on GA 120 through the city of Duluth 6.4 miles to the unit entrance on the left.

From GA 400 North

  • Take exit 10, Old Milton Parkway/Alpharetta, GA 120.
  • Right on GA 120, Old Milton Parkway changes to name to Abbotts Bridge Road, 7.8 miles.
  • Cross the river and the unit will be on right just beyond Sand and Gravel Company.

From GA 400 South

  • Take exit 10, Old Milton Parkway/Alpharetta, GA 120.
  • Left on GA 120, Old Milton Parkway changes to name to Abbotts Bridge Road, 7.8 miles.
  • Cross the river and the unit will be on right just beyond Sand and Gravel Company.

Activities

Abbotts Bridge has one trail along the river which begins near the boat ramp area. The boat ramp can accommodate either motor driven boats or canoes and kayaks. A sheltered picnic pavilion is located near the parking area. For a printable map click here (Requires Adobe Reader.)

Canada Goose on the Chattahoochee - Photo by Tom Wilson  

Did You Know?
The Canada Goose is a year-round resident of the Chattahoochee River. Once pushed to the brink of extinction by over-hunting and habitat loss, Canada Geese have made a comeback thanks to re-introduction programs and better management of hunting practices.

Last Updated: December 17, 2007 at 15:17 EST