Well the wife is out of town and then the boy will play? LOL…read more When I mean play, I mean get the opportunity to do somethings that I have been meaning to do. I wanted to go back to hiking paths and climbing mountains, like i used to do when I lived in the Adirondack Mountains. Getting here was a bit of a challenge. The GPS was a little off, but following the car in front t of me helps a lot. They looked like a bunch of hikers due to the stickers all over their car... Arrival to the parking lot was all gravel. The trailhead had some signage which was incredibly helpful. I took several pictures of the map and the direction I wanted to go. Seeing on a map and reality are two different things. At least I had some marker points to refer and go by. Down over the bridge you are met with a steady uphill climb some switchbacks and some rocky terrains to go over. The first Awesome fixture was the Fatman Squeeze. A hulking boulder with some tight side paths to go up on both sides end up at the same place. Then venturing on to the gravel path which takes you to the cell towers. Once past that the. Looking for the sign that leads you to the overlook. There it was. Beautiful over look to the mountains in the area.since we were facing the south the real mountains could not be seen. Couple of things to share, need to remind people that the canopy can be stuffy and humid. Be prepared to sweat, a LOT. Isn't that why you came? To overcome this mountain challenge??! Bring water. If your dog is strong enough to climb, other than that this can be challenging for their paws and your back, if you have to carry. Make sure your shoes are tied on tight. There are a lot of roots and loose rocks that can make a day go bad if you are not paying attention. Tightly tied shoes will alleviate the shift in the ground. Most importantly. Take your time, pause, reflect. Love, appreciate. Sweat. Have a good time...

When a friend asked if I wanted to do some hiking at pine mountain, I said sure! I made my way…read morethere and after 20 minutes of looking I thought to myself, this place is big! It also didn't help that my friend was waiting at the west loop trail and I was near Allatoona dam. After getting myself situated, parking at the lot located off of komatsu drive se (access komatsu via E. Main Street right off of 75), we made our way up the west loop trail to get to the David G. Archer overlook. Don't get me wrong, there are miles of trails here at pine mountain, but from the parking lot to the overlook is just under 2 miles. It breaks down from the parking lot as follows (taken from the pine mountain Rec area trail system map): West trail head/parking to west loop - 0.18 mi West loop to summit overlook- 1.57 mi Summit overlook to David G. Archer summit - 0.16 mi The view at the top gives you a beautiful look at expansive greenery, with Allatoona lake visible (although more visible in the fall). During clear days you're able to see Atlanta and its skyline in the distance (keep in mind Atlanta is easily less than 50 miles away. From here, we turned around and went back to our cars, although if you want, you can continue on past the summit and hike down to the East trail. Trails are marked very well with blazes so you have to try to get lost (see photos for blaze colors). There's forest, outcrops, easy and huff/puff portions of the trails, but I don't think it's a hard hike by any means. Pet friendly hike that leads to a great view with as much trail as you're interested in challenging. Do yourself a favor and give pine mountain (not to be confused with pine mountain near Columbus, GA) a chance! I know I'll be back!

A very well maintained nature preserve with short trails for a perfect hike/stroll through the…read morewoods. At first glance the trail entrance seems like you are walking through the back of a car company - the parking lot is off Roswell Rd in the Tag office parking lot. But once you enter and see the trail signs you are taken from urban business buildings into a gorgeous forest preserve. There are a handful of bridges and streams to see. I suggest sitting near the stream and taking it all in. The loop may be fairly short but it is a great stop for a solo stroll, with friends or pets on a leash. There is a water fountain and bathroom near the parking lot should you need one. I'd call the hike easy though there is a small incline slope going down into it. The trails are a mile or under and the main one loops around. We were there during winter after the Christmas holiday and saw an abundance of beautiful brown and orange leaves everywhere. There was even a tree decorated with nature friendly ornaments. This preserve is a nice little gem in the middle of an urban area to give you just enough quality nature time if you need it.

Such a hidden treasure! Deep in the heart of Sandy Springs, you would never know it was there, but…read moreit is an entire world hidden in the forest. I love this place.

I really enjoyed myself on this trail. I love outdoor walks and this is a great place to do so. It…read morehas signage to help guide you through the park. I will say the group I went with got slightly lost a few times though they have experience hiking so not sure how clear the signs and directions are due to that. However the trail feels safe and accessible. The people there are very friendly with many greeting us along our way. The waterfall we got to was absolutely beautiful. It's kind of amazing that we even have a real waterfall so close to the city of Atlanta. Parking was kind of limited but we were able to make it work. So overall I have no complaints and enjoyed my time here.

I like and dislike hiking here only because I've gotten lost before and that wasn't fun. Other than…read morethat the waterfall is a nice change of pace and is relaxing to be around. It's not the nicest in GA but it's close enough to Atlanta to see. Parking is free and there's plenty.

This place is so beautiful and serene. Gorgeous nature everywhere. Lots of bluebirds. Excellent for…read morehiking and getting away from it all.

Pleasant walk, easy trails…read more Passed 5 couples out for a stroke then a number of people with their pups on leash. Lovely day out. Only draw back is the proximity to a main road. That is the background noise you hear. The whole time. I ended up playing some music. Lots of birds due to bird houses. Really nice little walk and spot. Take a break and enjoy.

Lovely trail! About 3 miles if you go all the way around. Quite narrow at points closer to the…read morewater, but has some wider sections as well.

Gold Branch trail is a quiet loop trail by the Chattahoochee river, there are not many parking…read morespaces. Going counterclockwise along the loop, starting with a 300ft steep slope, which is actually the sole challenging part of this trail. There are many tree roots on the trail, and you may trip if you are not careful, a pair of trekking poles would make the hiking safer. Surrounded by the trees in the middle of nowhere, there is an abandoned mysterious car, and there are no roads around, no one knows how it got here. There are few hikers, and you can sit by the river dazing off, or meditate.

A quaint and nice spot for nature enthusiast nestled in milton…read more This would be a great place for people wanting to be close to nature and the zigzag way leads to a great lakfront with seating available. These have ample parking space and restrooms as well. Overall great place to be close to nature and a quick walk to complete your daily steps!

This is such a beautiful park with an ADA accessible trail. We used the ADA side to bring our girls…read morein tow and it was such a beautiful walk down to the lake. There are restrooms and a water bottle refill station right before the ADA trail starts. It's beautifully wooded and such a peaceful place to get in a walk and sit by the water. There are benches along the way and plenty of benches at the lake with a long deck. There were people fishing there when we visited. Definitely come take a stroll. It's gorgeous.

To go to this falls is extremely deceiving. Once you entered the Main Street, you need to cross a…read moresmall river and drive on dirt road which has tons of holes and driving is extremely tricky and dangerous. You can easily risk is exploding a tire or worse yet damaging your car. I would not recommend at all.

Very over crowded on the weekends. They had actual hammocks hanging from trees , benches to eat…read moreand sit at and the whole mini trail is fenced in. May be better to go during the week days. Beautiful place tho!

This was a great trail for runners/walkers. There were beautiful views and clean sidewalks. It was…read morepacked on a Friday morning. Was difficult to find parking around peak times.

I came here to go on a walk with friends on Tuesday, 6/6/23. We parked at the playground and took…read morethe trail from there. There were plenty of people walking, but there was space for everyone. It was beautiful! Stroller-friendly! The path was pretty shaded in the beginning, but you definitely need sunscreen for the latter part! We fed our babies under the covered pavilion. Plenty of picnic tables and trash cans. I can't wait to go back!