My body needed this work out since it's been forever since I did this. Overdue and well deserving…read morefor my body. Easy & convenient parking for hikers. While nervous, it was a no breeze hike following one of the ladies navigation. Starting out going (LEFT) on the trials, the hike round trip took 4mins (round trip) even after we took a wrong loop. Thank God only animals we seen were the 's NOT an , , nor . Thank God NEW Pro: There is now a restroom which is smarter than people so, be sure to bring your cell so, you can scan the code for entry. CON: As a aquaphile, was disappointed that there was no beautiful big waterfall.

A beautiful nature escape, in the heart of ATL…read more Location and Parking Located on Cascade Road, parking is plentiful and free. If you do go on the weekends, make sure to arrive early as the parking can fill up fast. Venue and Atmosphere The great outdoors await; enjoy the mostly paved path along the creek to a peaceful waterfall. The trail continues slightly uphill and winds through the park with beautiful foliage and more creek views. Aside from the incline, the trail is relatively easy. The waterfall wasn't very full but that of course depends on the rain level, and the past month was a dry one. It was still lovely! Verdict I'll definitely visit again!

Took my girls on a Sunday morning at 9am. My senior girl gave it a 4 out of 4 paws since it was an…read moreeasy trail for her and quite shady. My one year old also gave it 4 out of 4 paws since there were still plenty of things for her to jump on. Very peaceful area, but not a lot of parking available. It was a 4 out of 5 rating for me since there were no trail markers, it was hard to determine which route one was walking on. Also, it's clear one side of the trail is walked on more often than the other due to the creative trail walking that had to be crossed in order to walk a true loop trail.

While I was familiar with Emory's Lullwater Park / President's Estate, I had never accessed it via…read morethis route before. Hahn Woods is located on Houston Mill Road. There is a small parking lot that appeared nearly full when we arrived. You basically need to parallel park around a circular drive. The outer rim filled up first, but when we returned from hiking the inner rim was also full. You can apparently hike a short loop in Hahn Woods itself, but the real draw (to me) was to cross under Houston Mill and follow the trail along South Peachtree Creek to connect with Lullwater Park. I would strongly recommend not taking this hike very soon after it has rained; wait for a dry period. There is at least one point when you have to make a short jump across a small side stream. This shouldn't present a huge problem unless anyone in your party is physically challenged in some way. The only major point of interest (other than enjoying the natural setting) along the trail was to see the Yerkes Primate Center. I'd heard about it for years and knew roughly where it was located, but had never actually seen it until we did this hike. There is also no shortage of graffiti (some of it amusing) on the underside of the Houston Mill Road bridge.

Neighborhood walking. Challenging hills. If you're looking for a private walk, this is a nice trail…read morefor that. Plenty of parking.

September 14, 2020…read more This park seems to have it all. An 18 hole Disc golf course, a splash pad (not operational during COVID 19, a nice play ground, a few party gazebos where birthdays were being held. Even if you don't want to play disc golf, you can still enjoy a nice walk following the course trying to find the next T-offs can be fun and challenging. When we arrived we let our kiddo loose on the playground and she had so much fun checking everything out. Next we played the front 9 of the course. The first Tee is down the hill, near the double bridge, not next to the parking lot, which presently is the 4th Tee on the front 9. This course is not stroller friendly. Not having played for at least a year, I was out of practice but I did manage to lead despite Nicole's handicap. I really liked how the course was laid out, and the vegetation isn't so thick that you can't find your disk which landed in a few thick bushes. We concluded our visit with some more time on the playground. All of us were sweaty and ready to head for refreshments. I'd like this place a whole lot more with the splash pad working. Can't wait to come back to play the back 9 of the course too.

This trail is on the Atlanta Beltline. The experience of walking alongside Proctor Creek is like…read morebeing in a forest, but unexpectedly inside a major city.

Pretty peaceful and I enjoyed my hike. I also love how they are adding new bathrooms, water…read morefountains and upgrading the parking.

This is a nice area that is called West Palisades. First, giant parking lot with nominal fee ($5…read morecurrently or free with America the Beautiful pass). A group of 5 us headed out into the woods of West Palisades. Trail markers at all the junctions. We did about 8 miles wondering around all the trails. Some trails are by the river, but when you turn inland it is hilly. This area also connects to paved trail along Rottenwood Creek, but the wooded trails are more interesting. Everyone enjoyed our time. Bathrooms are available here near the parking lot. Well worth a stop. Enjoy the outdoors!

We visit the silver comet often and it allows our family time to get outside and truly enjoy the…read morebeauty that is nature. My kids love to walk, run, hangout in the wagon while we enjoy a nice stroll. Morning walks are definitely the best as it super quiet and I'm able to really just take in all the peace and quiet that being on the trail brings. Of course it get busier during the weekends but because the trail extends such a long distance, I've never felt that it was overcrowded and there are plenty of places where you can park and hop on the trail. Truly a wonderful place!

Went on an impromptu walk with friends on Sunday evening and had such a great time. I haven't been…read moreto the Silver Comet Trail in years, as I used to live in the area about 15 years ago. It was just as nice as I remembered, maybe even a little nostalgic for me. The trail was calm and not too busy, but there were still enough people around to feel comfortable/safe without feeling crowded. It's perfect for families out for a stroll or a casual bike ride, and also great for runners and more experienced cyclists. Fall seems like one of the best times to visit. The tall trees lining the trail were beautiful, creating a really serene atmosphere. I genuinely enjoyed every minute of it and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy some quiet time outdoors. Being outside and taking in the beauty of it all was motivation enough to keep walking, and we ended up walking for a little over 4 miles. A great alternative for a trail in the metro area if you don't want to deal with the hustle and bustle of the beltline. Can't wait to go back!

Glenwood Park is a mixed-use development which opened in 2005 in East Atlanta. If traveling from…read moredowntown on I-20 eastbound, Glenwood Park is just off exit 59B (Memorial Drive, Glenwood Avenue). If traveling westboard towards downtown, take exit 60 (US 23, Moreland Avenue). This low key neighborhood, sandwiched between Grant Park and East Atlanta Village, is sort of "hidden." I think if you asked the average metro Atlantan if they've heard of Glenwood Park, they'd probably say no. Glenwood Park opened the same year as Midtown's Atlantic Station. Like Atlantic Station, Glenwood Park is all about urban and sustainable living. Unlike Atlantic Station, Glenwood Park isn't big. It's relatively small at just under 30 acres in total size. It's a lot quieter and isn't as commercialized. The property feels more residential than anything with quiet streets and wide sidewalks with nicely manicured lawns. After about a decade of existence, the development still looks great. There's a park/greenspace with a picturesque pond and a beautiful fountain. The community collects almost two-million gallons of its own well water per year in order to irrigate the park and street trees. There's a community garden where residents can reserve plots filled with high quality, organic soil. There's a dog park, playground, and neighborhood pool. One courtyard features a little stone fountain and full-sized bocce ball court. The layout was designed with pedestrians in mind, though there's plenty of free street parking and parking lots located on the development. It's clean and feels safe. The Atlanta BeltLine runs through the neighborhood in a north-south line. Food-lovers probably know Glenwood Park because of its restaurants, Gunshow, The Shed at Glenwood, and Vickery's Bar & Grill. Local celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie opened Gunshow in 2013 with fellow chefs Andreas Muller and Joey Ward. It may very well be *the* best restaurant in Atlanta. It's certainly one of the most fun and unique with it's American-style dim sum. You can read my review of Gunshow here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/gunshow-atlanta-2?hrid=_Zvxkqv86FBPQtUBysU21Q. The Shed at Glenwood is a modern farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal fare. Vickery's, known for its cocktails and burgers, opened its second Atlanta location in Glenwood Park. Drip coffee shop also has a location here.

I'm not sure how to review a neighborhood but it shouldn't be too hard. This place is great -…read morebungalow style houses, flats, condos, townhomes and great neighbors. There are a handful of retail businesses on the south end of the neighborhood that we frequent and the usual smattering of intown amenities - proximity to downtown, Virginia Highland, Starlight Six Drive-In. You get the point. Since moving here in 2009 we have made so many good friends and really love where we live. There's a community garden, a pool/gym and a dedicated dog park free to residents (as of this writing). A brownfield redevelopment and product of Green Street properties, GWP is home to the 2005 Southern Living Idea House. Many of the homes are distinct in design, presentation and vary in style but all still flow together. Most lots are very small but we managed to eke out a wonderful front flower garden and transform the triangle shaped garden in the back into a treed and flowered sanctuary. We tried our hand at gardening in the community garden but the summer Atlanta sun and invasive weeds had us handily beat by mid July. In October each year, the Hotoberfest beer festival is held in and around the main park (now Brewer Park) drawing a few thousand people to the neighborhood. Less exciting but nearly as big a draw (maybe stretching here) is the annual garage sale. A handful of movies have been filmed here including the Blind Side and Hall Pass as is part of the Real Housewives of Atlanta (one of them lives here as of this writing). Like other neighborhoods that started mid real estate boom but not finished before the bang, there are empty lots, foreclosures and short sales. The last builder to get going has long ago gone out of business and a few independent developers have put up new homes but it remains to be seen if the original vision of Green Street and the first residents will be fulfilled. However, this remains a one-of-a-kind neighborhood south of I-20 and a great alternative to the stunning but prohibitively expensive homes in Morningside, Virginia Highland and the handful of other established intown neighborhoods. Being so close to everything available in Atlanta has spoiled us for going to festivals (Inman Park, Dogwood, Summerfest, Shade), the drive in and so much good food + drink in walking distance (you hear me $2 PBR at ten places I can walk to). The EAV and Grant Park are both short walks and great neighborhoods in and of themselves. The Zoo and Turner field are less than 3 miles away as are dozens of the best restaurants in Atlanta. The beltline trailhead is just across I-20 so you can walk off all the beer and carbs. Definitely kid friendly, we've seen at least six newborns arrive since we moved here. The little ones have a playground, a music class and no shortage of friends to grow up with. We will be adding our own in February 2012 so we're planning on being in Glenwood Park for the foreseeable future.

Oh my gosh- I forgot how lovely this trail is, and I am lucky to live in close proximity to it. A…read morefriend and I needed to get some cardio in. I made the suggestion to walk the trail instead of just walking around the neighborhood. Best decision ever! We started the trail at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Paces Mills. The trail length is 3.8 miles and offers a great work out. The terrain varies from flat to slightly inclined. In addition to getting that heart rate up you get to experience what feels like the perfect place to unwind and unplug. It's the sounds and sights for me! The waves created in the Chattahoochee river, the sounds of birds chirping, the sight of plush tees, and bridges. It truly is a natural escape from a busy suburban lifestyle. A few things to note: 1. You can access this trail from two different parking areas. The lot on Interstate North Parkway is free of charge. However, it is a small lot. The larger Lot at Paces Mill is $5.00 per day. You can make the payment via an app. 2. this is a multi- use trail. As such, you can find people doing a leisure walk, jogging, biking, skating etc. motorized items are not permitted on the trail. 3. if you don't own a bike, there are rentals available. The company that is located at this trail is called Movatics. You can find them in your App Store to get started with your rental. The advertisement notes that it is free for your first hour and $3.00 per hour after that. 4. The park is open from dusk to dawn just like most trails and parks. I highly recommend stopping by this trail, it will not disappoint!

The trailhead is located on Hwy 41 just north of the river. Parking appears plentiful, but I don't…read moreknow if it completely fills up on the weekend (as we visited on a Friday late-morning). You can access the lot from either direction on Hwy 41. You first need to pay the $5 parking fee to recreation.gov. The instructions are fairly easy to follow; the whole transaction is done via smartphone. It probably took 5 minutes or less. The paved trail heads east along the river and crosses under I-75 before turning north. The trail is well shaded for much of the way, though it gets sunny as it ascends a significant hill just before the 1-mile mark. That was about as far as we went on our initial visit, though the trail kept going for, I think, at least another mile. There are nice views of the creek as well as (early) of the river. When we went, there were a fair number of others walking or running, so it never seemed too isolated.