60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta: including Marietta, Lawrenceville, and Peachtree City (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)

Atlanta is one of the South’s premier cities, but it’s also home to some of the region’s most spectacular hiking and walking destinations. __60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta__ helps readers find and enjoy the best nearby hikes, from Stone Mountain Park to the Georgia mountains, Sprewell Bluff to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and a wealth of locations in between. Hikes range from pleasant family strolls to challenging treks for those looking for a serious workout and in addition to scenic beauty, many of the hikes, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail, have historical appeal. Others, like the Grant Park Loop and Atlantic Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Expertly drawn maps and trail profiles complement detailed trail descriptions, while a handy list indicates special interests — best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes for wildlife viewing, running trails, and more. Introduction Atlanta ramble Big Trees Preserve trail Grant Park loop (includes Zoo Atlanta) Island Ford trail Johnson Ferry trail Midtown romp Miss Daisy's Atlanta Palisades East trail Palisades West trail Paper Mill trail Powers Landing trail Reynolds Nature Preserve Silver Comet trail : Mavell Road to Floyd Foad Allatoona Pass trail Chattahoochee Nature Center trail Cheatham Hill trail Heritage Park trail Homestead trail Kennesaw Mountain : Burnt Hickory loop Kolb's Farm loop New Echota trail Pickett's Mill trail Pooles Mill Covered Bridge Silver Comet trail : Rockmart Springer Mountain loop trail Talking Rock nature trail Three Forks loop trail Vickery Creek trail Wildcat Creek trail Amicalola Falls loop trail Big Creek trail Bowman's Island trail Cook's trail Desoto Falls trail East and West Lake trails Hard Labor Creek trail Jones Bridge trail Lake Chapman trail Laurel Ridge trail Little Mulberry trail McDaniel Farm Park trail Stone Mountain loop Stone Mountain mountaintop trail Suwanee greenway Tribble Mill trail Arabia Mountain trail Charlie Elliot wildlife center Cochran Mill trail High Falls trail McIntosh Reserve trail Ocmulgee River trail Panola Mountain trail Peachtree City cart path Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge trails Sprewell Bluff trail Starrs Mill trail Sweetwater historic (red) and yellow trail Sweetwater nongame wildlife trails Wild Horse Creek trail Wolfden loop : Pine Mountain trail. One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. From urban hikes to suburban parks and rural wilderness, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activity, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Sprewell Bluff, and locations in between provide Atlantans a diverse combination of hikes in length and difficulty. In addition to scenic charm, many hikes have great historical appeal, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail. Other trails, such as Grant Park Loop and the Atlanta Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Complete with directions, maps, and a wealth of historical detail, the guide beckons hikers of all ages and fitness levels into the out of doors.