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City note 63 · Nature

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

River trails, shoals, forest, and multiple entry points forming Atlanta's most important large-scale outdoor system.

1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30350Open map

Choose a unit, not 'the Chattahoochee.' Each trailhead produces a different day and a different drive.

Good for
Visitors · Daytime
Time
1.5 hr – 5 hr
Cost
Free
Plan
Walk in

Weather and trail conditions can change the experience

a specific river unit rather than another cross-town stop

Checked August 9, 2026 against the official public source

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