It’s here that your gaze will drift from nature to discarded household items like metal fans, light bulbs and push-button telephones once scattered throughout the forested area, now rearranged into an artistic display. ![]() Next, make your way to the Doll’s Head section of the trail, a less well-marked, sometimes muddy jaunt. Start along the wetland boardwalks of Constitution Lake where you’ll catch glimpses of herons, geese and turtles. This hike may not be the most challenging but is easily the most talked about romp in metro Atlanta. Best For: Hikers who want a dose of Halloween year-round.Location: Constitution Neighborhood, Southeast Atlanta.Hikers looking for a little more adventure can continue on one of the many other trails in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, including a hike to nearby Panola Mountain. Arabia Mountain’s rocky terrain is a great place to relax or inspect wildflowers growing out of the moon-like surface of the summit. Start at the wildlife center through the forested section of the trail and Arabia Mountain’s “peak” (a slow incline up the granite quarry) will soon come into full view. Most of the trail is paved and ideal for wheelchairs, strollers and bikes. Panola Mountain (Photo Credit: MP Contributor Spencer Malone)Īrabia Mountain’s Mountain Top Trail is an excellent option for hikers looking for a unique, rocky landscape without all the lung-punching inclines of typical mountain trails. Best For: Hikers who enjoy varied landscapes.Metro Atlanta communities remain divided on what to do about the Confederate monument carved into the side of the granite rock, but Stone Mountain and its many trails up and around the park continue to attract a diverse group of hikers to the area. It also passes through lots of different terrain, including forested areas, a lake and even an old rock quarry. The Cherokee Trail crosses the Walk-Up Trail at one point. The panoramic views are worth the effort you can see 60 miles worth of Georgia landscape on a cloud-free day. The Walk-Up Trail may only be a mile long, up the enormous granite rock, but hikers will notice a steady incline that gets steeper close to the summit. The Cherokee Trail and Walk-Up Trail are regular stops for eastside Atlanta hikers and exercise enthusiasts. Dogs: Not Allowed on Walk-Up, Allowed – Leashed – on the Cherokee Trail.Best For: Hikers who enjoy nature walks and panoramic views.Length: 1 mile up-and-back and 4.6-mile loop.Stone Mountain Park Walk-Up Trail and Cherokee Trail Coming back down, it’s a 2.5-mile up-and-back hike. Most people shorten the route by climbing to the top of Kennesaw Mountain to catch beautiful panoramic views of Atlanta. ![]() The trail, which makes a nearly six-mile loop around and over the park’s tallest peak, is the park’s most popular trail. In 1864, a significant battle happened here during the Civil War. Despite resistance, white settlers forced them out of their homeland during the gold rush in the 1830s. Kennesaw Mountain is the ancestral home of the Cherokee Nation. Hiking here doesn’t just offer beautiful nature and skyline views, but a wealth of historical information about the area. The Mountain Loop is part of more than 22 miles of trails on nearly 3,000 acres of preserved land at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which is managed by the National Park Service. ![]() Sweetwater Creek State Park (Photo Credit: TranceMist under CC BY-SA)
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