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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Paces Mill

Directions

From I-285 East

  • Take exit 19 U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway)
  • South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.

From I-285 West

  • Take exit 20 U.S. 41(Cobb Parkway)
  • South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Do not cross the Chattahoochee.

From I-75 North

  • Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road.
  • Left on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.

From I-75 South

  • Take Exit 25, Mt.. Paran Road.
  • Right on Mt.. Paran Road to U.S. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Turn right on U.S. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.

Activities

Paces Mill offers 3.5 miles of trails, a shaded picnic area, as well as plenty of places to wade fish or fish from shore. To download a printable trail map click here (Requires Adobe Reader.)

Rock overhang at Island Ford - Photo by Matt Harr  

Did You Know?
Prehistoric people would shelter under the large rock overhangs found along the Chattahoochee River. Indian village sites once flourished along this rich corridor of fertile soils.

Last Updated: November 30, 2006 at 11:07 EST