Atlanta Hiking Trails

Grab some fresh air on a hike: without the drive! Hike these Atlanta trails through beautiful landscapes and to unique terrain in the metro Atlanta area. And don't miss our top ten favorite hikes in Atlanta, exploring explore gorgeous forest, rolling terrain and scenic rivers in and around the city.

Stone Mountain hiking: the Walk-Up Mountain Trail

Hike Stone Mountain’s 2-mile Walk-Up Trail to stunning mountaintop views of the Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain Lake and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.
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Atlanta’s best dog-friendly trails: our top 10 favorite hikes for dogs

Leash up and hit the trail! Hike our favorite dog-friendly trails near Atlanta with your favorite four-pawed hiking buddy.
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Arabia Mountain & Panola Mountain: our favorite hikes

Hike through beautiful and stunningly diverse landscapes at the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area and Panola Mountain State Park just east of Atlanta.
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Atlanta waterfalls: our top 10 favorite hikes near Atlanta

Hike to Atlanta’s most scenic falls on our top 10 favorite waterfall trails near Atlanta. (They may be no match for the towering cascades of North Georgia – but they’re beautiful and well worth the hike!)
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Cochran Mill Park: hiking the Henry Mill Falls Trail

Hike to the beautiful Henry Mill Falls in Cochran Mill Park southeast of Atlanta, visiting a tumbling waterfall on Bear Creek and exploring a scenic forest.
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Murphey Candler Park Trail

Hike, walk, or run the scenic two-mile trail at Murphey Candler Park, circling a small lake and exploring scenic marshland and forest in Atlanta’s Brookhaven neighborhood.
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Chattahoochee River trails: our top 10 favorite hikes on the metro Atlanta ‘Hooch

Hike our top ten favorite, most popular and scenic trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area north of Atlanta.
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Gold Branch Trail on the Chattahoochee River at Bull Sluice Lake

Hike the Gold Branch Trail on the banks of the Chattahoochee River near Roswell, exploring a wildlife-filled forest, visiting Bull Sluice Lake, and catching exceptionally beautiful river views.
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Morningside Nature Preserve Trail

Hike or run the Morningside Nature Preserve to a sandy beach and tall swing bridge on South Peachtree Creek, and visit Atlanta’s popular “dog beach”.
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Island Ford Trail: hiking Island Ford Park at the Chattahoochee River

Hike the Island Ford Trail to scenic views on the Chattahoochee River, exploring a wildlife-filled forest and several caves on the river’s banks near Roswell.
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