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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Trail at Jones Bridge - Photo by Matt Harr
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Palisades unit - Akers Drive entrance

Location
2361 Akers Drive
Atlanta GA 30339
33° 53' 26" N, 84° 26' 41" W
Note: Latitude and Longitude coordinates are provided as a courtesy to visitors with GPS units.


From eastbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right 1.5 miles to Akers Drive
  • Left at the wooden "mill wheel."
  • Unit entrance road will be the second left with visitor parking on the right.

From westbound Interstate 285

  • Take exit 22, New Northside Drive, Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
  • Straight to second traffic light.
  • Left on Northside Drive to Powers Ferry Road.
  • Right 1.5 miles to Akers Drive
  • Left at the wooden "mill wheel."
  • Unit entrance road will be the second left with visitor parking being on the right.

Activities
Akers Mill offers several miles of trails and scenic spots including Sandy Point, a small beach-like area that juts into the river. To download a printable trail map click here (Requires Adobe Reader.)

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Last Updated: January 20, 2012 at 15:13 MST