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Located at the end of a road in Fayetteville, "The Ridge includes 308 acres of natural beauty which…read moreprovide a glimpse into a multitude of ecosystems, opportunities for environmental education and a diverse mix of passive recreational experiences." (Southern Conservation Trust) I visited on opening day, August 13th, 2016. This expansive nature area has many features. There's hiking, geocaching, fishing, canoeing and more! I even remember seeing a landscape painter stationed quietly along one of the hiking paths. Fayette county is really expanding. After Pine Wood movie studios moved in, things have been growing rapidly. The timing was perfect for creating a nature area. "The Ridge is a City of Fayetteville public green space project. After years of desiring to develop the nature area, the City engaged Southern Conservation Trust to develop and manage the public use nature area."(Southern Conservation Trust) "Over 200 acres of the 308 acres of the Ridge that are not wetlands were clear cut in the 1820's, and farmed up to the mid 1960's, with only a few patches remaining of "old growth" trees or vegetation." (Southern Conservation Trust) After hiking along some of the trails, you can tell the land used to be farm. There were left over tree houses, metal barrels (stills), rope swings & places where cows rubbed bark off trees and waded in the shallow creek. I went by myself because on opening day there were many people there & I felt safe. I'd never go by myself on a day unlike opening day because the park is very expansive. You can be by yourself for hours- if you'd like. This park would be perfect for a group hike & picnic. I'm happy to have this green space set aside in Fayette County especially as our county grows expansively.

I ended up randomly in Atlanta this weekend and did the quality research beforehand - I looked for…read moreweird things to do here on Reddit, and this creepy Doll's Head Trail popped up. Luckily I had two chums in the area who were more than willing to drive over and investigate with me, so off we went. It was an interesting drive through East Atlanta; I was mostly excited to see a Piggly Wiggly, but I imagine your mileage may vary on such a sighting. I also learned about trap houses. Anyway. The weather for this was actually ideal. The temps were unseasonably low (a concern I had about wandering into Hotlanta in August), probably in the low 80s, and it was cloudy, which gave the whole adventure a spooky vibe. There were a few other cars in the parking lot but aside from two guys fishing and a couple we stumbled across who looked to be up to no good, we saw no one. As hikes go, this is much more of a walk than anything remotely strenuous - the total mileage can't be more than a mile or two, and the first few tenths of a mile are on a paved path before ultimately shifting to normal dirt. I've spent some time in the northern part of the state hiking up the GA high point Brasstown Bald but this area is devoid of altitude; anyone with working legs should be able to navigate this easily. Beyond the doll shizzle, optics are limited. The path goes by Constitution Lake, where we could see a row of turtles in the distance, but that was about it. Pretty meh. The obvious highlight is the Doll's Head Trail/Loop, which probably takes about 10 minutes or so to get to from the parking lot/trailhead. Honestly? Cool idea, and I can see how I stumbled across it online, but a lot of it was literally just garbage. I'm from NJ, and we have a few similar themed paths - notably a Fairy Trail in Maplewood that features little houses with dolls/action figures nestled into tree trunks, etc. Other than a few legitimately neat set pieces, mostly centering on (you guessed it) doll heads, most of what we saw out there was just moldy crap. It's a shame, because I think they could really make this edgy and unsettling, especially come Halloween time. But by opening this to the public to assist - always a gift and a curse - a lot of people seemed to just use it as an excuse to dump some of their old crap from the garage. A shame, and the group that's monitoring the trail (and there seems to be an official one, based on some of the signage we saw) should probably step in and make this more appealing. A random/spooky doll head hanging from a tree? Yes. Here for it. A piece of rusted metal from the 1980s just dropped into some foliage? No, that's littering. My chum did express interest in coming back to contribute so hopefully she can help lead a renaissance for this space. This is tough to recommend unless you're really in the area. I'd focus on something in a nice section of the ATL that's not cosplaying as the city dump, at least until they figure out how to fix this.

A neat spot but a bit creepy. Not sure if it's the day I came but didn't really see that many doll…read moreheads - if any. Lots of seemingly junk collections, and we randomly met the person who started it who was there to check up on it! Really emphasized not bringing anything not found in the park (otherwise it'd just be a junk yard / littering + keeping non-natural items where you're not supposed to leave stuff in nature). Pretty cool concept, flat walk, all shaded, very short walk. Lots of parking.

This place is absolutely beautiful! I'm visiting in the winter time but can imagine how gorgeous…read moreit must be after heavy rain in the spring or even fall. The hike we did was only 2.4 miles total definitely on the beginner side with a few moderate areas but manageable. I wouldn't advise for small children but older children would definitely enjoy. There were many water areas. Parking is prepaid and card or cash only, no tap to pay. Will definitely be returning !

If you enjoy hiking or walking, check out this little piece of heaven in Chattahoochee Hills.I went…read moreon a Saturday around 10 am, and although the parking lot had many cars, the walk was very peaceful and not crowded.  I was able to walk past two waterfalls following the orange path. Parking is $5, and you can use credit or debit. There is covered seating and benches throughout the park. It is also dog friendly.

I live just a few miles from this park. I have used the walking trail which is there, for probably…read more20 years. I used to walk our dogs there pretty often. The park area isn't huge. There's probably as much parking lot area there, as there is park. There are wooden camping shelters there. Some people trailer horses to ride there. There are better parks in the area. On of my favorites is Panola Mountain state park. It's only about a 20minute drive away, and it's a lot bigger, and more interesting. There's a huge park area, and there are miles of natural trails in the woods there. It does cost 5.00 to park, but it's worth it. Alexander lake park is not far away. It's worth checking out, and so is Arabia mountain park, lots of hiking area there, including a huge granite formation like Stone Mountain, only not as high.

I park here to gain access to the rockdale river trail…read more The rockdale river trail is simply perfect for road bikes. It's miles and miles of concrete roads. There are a few places along the trail that lead to dirt roads, if you want to go off the paved road. But otherwise, it's miles and miles of nature and beauty. This trail has all that rustic and deep forests feel to it. After a few miles it might even bring out your inner poet and have you start reciting Robert Frost, "two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both..." In case you might like the forest too much and wish to become a hermit, there are good hills thrown into the trail for good measure. It's a nice balance of even road to let you enjoy the ride, then it changes with hills interval for a good cardiovascular workout. The view is lovely. There's a lake at panola state park, river along the way, farms and even a monastery. I saw people fishing at the lake. I spied wild life such as: Ducks Deer Rabbit There are signs for bike & kayak rental at Panola State Park.

This is a fantastic community park. I stopped by one evening to check it out and stayed a while to…read morewatch a few of the various groups practicing softball. There was a young girl's softball team with fast pitch machine; a mixed co-ed group and an elderly gentleman group all practicing batting consistency. It is fantastic for the community to offer an outlet for all age groups to practice softball and be part of a team. It was very nice to be able to watch the players while just exploring the area. But mostly, I love the military veteran's memorial. What a tremendous tribute to service members and capture of Commander in Chief quotes throughout the various military conflicts in this nation's history. Spectacular memorial found in McDonough, Georgia. It is a must visit if on the area.

This was a great park! There are a few playgrounds, lots of benches, a walking trail, even a grown…read moreup workout area. The wall was very moving. We had a great time.

This is still one of our favorite trails to go out on as a family. It's fully paved and very wide,…read moreleaving space to pass others. This season, it's been our favorite place to take our daughter who is learning to ride her bicycle. We walk while she rides and there's enough space for her to figure it out without being in the way of others who might be out jogging, walking or riding themselves. The canopy of the trees makes most of the trail, fairly pleasant, even when it's hot out.

I've done this trail a few times. It's very peaceful and serene. There's a workout area on one…read moreend and a kids playground on the other. I always walk with someone for safety reasons. If you walk after it rains, be careful. There are some spots on the trail that because very muddy.

I was early for my brunch meetup so I stopped here and enjoyed my coffee for a bit and had a short…read morewalk. This is a beautiful and well grown space alongside a very busy artery that takes commuters to and from downtown Atlanta. Shade trees, benches, a creek-side trail and even a bridge. It's a beautiful spot. And remember, always hike with a friend! [Review 13633 overall, 952 of 2020, number 324 in Georgia.]

Deepdene forms the eastern end of the string of city park known as the Olmsted Linear Parks. It is…read morethe largest and the only one designed as a walking trail woodland. The other five are grassy 'pastoral' parks, and are fine parks in their own right. Along with Lake Claire Park, Deepdene is my 'home' park - I live very near. While Lake Claire hosts my go-to tennis court, Deepdene is where I go to pretend I'm not in the city but rather out hiking in the Georgia forests. It's pretty good at aiding in that deception with lots of very tall trees, interconnecting (if short) dirt paths and a creek running through the axis. Deepdene used to be a bit of an urban twilight zone - before it was developed, except for the traffic noise (which is considerable from Ponce), walking its undeveloped and sketchy trails really was like being in the woodlands. While I did enjoy that experience, I must say that the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance did a good job making Deepdene a little more neighborhood friendly. The paths are thankfully not paved but are easily walk-able without risking ankle turns. The several sturdy bridges are not only pleasing to the eye but carry you over the more hazardous parts of the terrain. And there are a lot of botanical and historical information signs scattered about. I like the development. On the eastern end you'll find a large, flat grassy area (the Meade) suitable for tossing a football or what have you. Kite flying? Does anyone do that anymore? You'll find many benches along the paths where you can stop and just enjoy the setting. No parking except along the streets, but, frankly, this is meant to be a neighborhood park for the local residents. Not that y'all aren't welcome. :)

A great park for children very very very clean.frest park keep the spark exceptionally perfect…read moremaintained. clean cookout area clean swimming pool they have a walk or running track.always someone here feel very safe no matter what time i go

A very lovey and clean park. Super nice for an afternoon stroll. Pretty big and different areas for…read moreall tastes