Event
Ranger-Led Hike: Trout Lily Creek Loop at Akers Mill
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Free. Program is free. Park entrance pass ($5 daily or $40 annual) required.Location:
2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339. We will meet at the parking area bulletin board.Dates & Times
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Description
Join National Park Service Naturalist Jerry Hightower in the West Palisades for one of the most scenic walks in the entire park!
Departing from Akers Mill, enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Race Course Shoals, and the dramatic palisades created by the Brevard Fault. We will descend the ridge, loop around at the base of Thornton Cliffs, walk past Diving Rock Beach to Sandy Point, and return up the ridge. Winter is the very best time to appreciate the extraordinary topography of the Palisades Unit of the park. Along the trail we will look for wildlife signs and, with the leaves mostly gone, we will be able to better appreciate this area of the river corridor; so please join us.
Facilities: Located three quarters of the way through the hike
Difficulty: Fairly leisurely hike with one moderate uphill climb from the river. These walks are quite slow with numerous stops to discuss items of interest along the way. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.
Bring: Please bring adequate water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. Dress in layers so that you can adjust to changes in the temperature and your activity level. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera.
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