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Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaRuins of Jones Bridge - Photo by Matt Harr
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Jones Bridge

Directions

From I-85 North

  • Take exit 99, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, GA 140.
  • Left and travel for 5.5 miles.
  • Cross the river and go 1-mile to Barnwell Road.
  • Right on Barnwell Road and 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From I-85 South

  • Take exit 99, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, GA 140.
  • Right and travel for 5.5 miles.
  • Cross the river and go 1-mile to Barnwell Road.
  • Right on Barnwell Road and 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From GA 400 North

  • Take exit 7A, Holcomb Bridge/Norcross, GA 140 East.
  • Go 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road.
  • Left about1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

From GA 400 South

  • Take exit 7A, Holcomb Bridge/Norcross, GA 140 East.
  • Left and go for 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road.
  • Left about 1.6 miles to the unit, which will be on the right.

Activities

Jones Bridge is a popular place for fishing and hiking. The trail parallels the river and connects to the area surrounding the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center. To download a printable copy of the area click here (Requires Adobe Reader.)

Jones Bridge ruins - Photo by Matt Harr  

Did You Know?
Jones Bridge spanned the Chattahoochee River from 1904-1922 falling into disrepair in the 1930's. Half of the bridge was "stolen" in 1940, neighbors didn't know the workers cutting the bridge were not authorized to do so until it was too late.

Last Updated: June 20, 2007 at 07:55 EST