Hey Everyone! For this week’s gem, I will be discussing of my favorite trails to visit: The East Palisades Trail. This hiking trail is located along the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta. The location is short being around a 4-mile total hike and offers a trail system that loops itself. The available activities on featured on this trail are versatile offering a range of activities such as hiking, running, and swimming.
I personally really enjoy coming to this trail because it offers an easy, short hike. Some afternoons when I am looking for a change of scenery, I drive down to this trail, bringing either my dog or a friend. It offers a very peaceful hike along the river and plenty of great views with its overviews of the city on the horizons. This trail is perfect for beginners being that there are not many steep inclines, and the distance isn’t too strenuous. Since it is a trail of an easier difficulty, it is a excellent trail for families and even pets. Although for the most part the trail markings are easy to follow, the further you go maybe difficult for some to follow so it is just something to look out for. I recommend having your phone GPS handy or even a small map incase the directions start to get unclear.
There are plenty of activities to do on this trail outside of hiking. Often on my frequent visits (and depending on the season of course) you may find people kayaking or tubing along some parts of the river. There is also a swimming hole with an elevated cliff for daring dives, but I just highly recommend that you be extremely careful. Additionally, another highlight of the trail is that there is a bamboo forest within the trail. The bamboo forest is such a unique sight and something you would not typically expect to see in Georgia. The section includes a tall grove of bamboo stalks reaching around 30 feet tall! The forest makes for a great way to get some shade during your hike and a great experience you can take pictures of. For reference, you would be able to locate the forest around the 26th trail marking.
If you near the city of Atlanta are looking to get a short workout on, I highly recommend checking out the East Palisades Trail. It is a great hike along the Chattahoochee river and if you are willing to go the distance, I recommend you check out the bamboo forest! Here are a few pictures from my previous visits to East Palisades Trail!
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