Event
March Community Hike
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Free. Event is free. Daily entrance fee or annual park pass required.Location:
West Palisades/Akers Mill. Meet at Akers Mill Parking Lot: 932 Akers Ridge Drive Atlanta, GA 30339. Restrooms are .5 miles from the parking lot.Dates & Times
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Type of Event
This is a moderate to strenuous 4.5 - 5 mile hike; hiking poles are recommended. Ages 10 and up. Please, NO dogs.
Description
Join Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the official Friends group of Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, for their March monthly community hike!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Chattahoochee River with panoramic views of blooming forests, rocky bluffs, and sandy shorelines along the West Palisades Trail. Nestled within Atlanta, this four-mile loop showcases the park's natural wonders through unpaved trails winding through lush, vine-covered hardwood forests. Be captivated by stunning river vistas and dramatic rocky bluff overlooks, making this hike one of the most scenic in-town adventures.
This is a moderate to strenuous 4.5 - 5 mile hike; hiking poles are recommended. Ages 10 and up. Please, no dogs.
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for forest trail walking, considering layers for temperature changes. Remember to bring water and snacks, and optionally pack binoculars and a hand lens for a more immersive experience.