One of the very best things about living in the Atlanta area is the extremely easy access to multiple trails. I'm not talking about concrete sidewalks that snake there way through the suburbs (there's a little of that, too!). I'm talking about "in the woods" and "walking on dirt paths"!! Many of these trails are surrounded by city & suburbs, but you really feel like you are away from it all. Some good examples can be found in 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta.
Today's stroll was along the Island Ford hiking trails (see map) that start at the Park Headquarters of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Gretchen and Connor went with me on a quick three mile hike. We parked at the old cabin that serves as the Ranger Station and park HQ.
Just a short walk down the hill and we arrived at the canoe/kayak ramp and there were many folks entering the river for a ride down the river towards Chattahoochee Riverwalk Trail/Park in Roswell. The Island Ford trail follows the river for much of its length with mostly tree-lined views of the water.
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