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    Morningside Nature Preserve

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Alexis P.

    I like this trail a lot, it's a decent length and since Covid people just simply haven't been getting out much, or maybe hiking isn't as popular of an interest anymore. However, the branch / smaller trails aren't clearly marked if at all and it can be confusing. They all loop back eventually so you won't get lost entirely, but it could definitely use some marking.

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    Kellie N.

    Awesome trail for a general hike and light jogging. Very muddy after the rain. Wear appreciate shoes. Awesome spot for dogs. Great dog beach. There's definitely some things that need to be repaired on the trail. Many wooden planks & boards are broken, missing, or half repaired. Still worth going. Just watch where you walk.

    Amber T.

    Hidden gem, pretty short hike and very dog friendly. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, trail is pretty uneven.

    Eric C.

    Right around the corner from the house is this relatively undiscovered path that takes you through woods, forest and a river bank. We tried to trek through this area over the summer but both the heat and the likelihood of getting ticks was just too great so we skipped out until just recently. Now in the middle of winter on a 60 degree day, we braved it again and found this to be a beautiful serene place where it's great to walk your dogs. There's a small area to park your car and busy days there is no parking. It's better to park on one of the residential streets and then walk over. There are multiple paths to take but rest assured that each generally leads to the same location. If you keep walking, you'll come up on a river bank. Unfortunately this river is likely very unclean and I certainly would never let my dogs tramp through there. There are a surprising number of people who walk their dogs off leash. It's one thing if they are well behaved but I found it challenging at times to have them run up and get in the face of our dogs. Not cool. Also, people should really pick up after their dogs! How is there poop all over the place? Despite these limitations, however, the Morningside Nature Preserve continues to be a lovely place to just get away from it all. If you haven't been, I suggest you give this place a try!

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    Robin S.

    Crikey. For the second week in a row, I find myself bushwacking through thick, tangled Georgia brush trying to get back to a recognizable trail. Going off-trail - even in these small, neighborhood parks - can be challenging. Morningside Nature Preserve comprises two sections separated by a nice suspension bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. I love the bridges you find in our local parks. Anyway, on the northeastern side, you'll find a small but adequate parking lot located off Lenox Rd. It's right next to a Georgia Power substation. There's really only one proper trail that I know of and that one leads south- southwest along the creek, after first ascending a hill via a trail and descending via some rather impressive stairs and a longish boardwalk. It was at the end of the boardwalk where my (mis)adventures began. As you'll find all along the creekside trail on both sides, there are short spurs leading to creek's edge. Take them - the creek is the coolest part of this park. But do return to the main trail using one of the spurs, unless you don't mind getting kind of muddy and don't mind dying the death of a thousand thorn pricks. I chose the latter here. After walking as far as I could through the sands and mud of the creek bank, I made my own way back to the trail. But seriously, it's all good fun. It's not like you can get lost in a park this small. Muddy shoes and thorn wounds are transient events in life's short progression. The other side, gained after crossing said nice bridge, resembles more what you expect in our local parks - trails leading off in different directions, one along the creekside, one or two (or three, I don't know) leading up another hill, and one leading out along the power line right-of-way. It's on this side where you'll find the majority of the trails, including most of the short spurs to the creek bank. One trail eventually leads to a marked entrance on Welbourne Dr. There's no parking lot on this side, but plenty of neighborhood street parking. I've only been here three times, so I by no means have explored all the trails.

    Kinsey J.

    This is one of my most favorite parks to visit. When we dogsit, we find any excuse to bring the dogs here. You approach a bridge right over a really cool beach after about a half mile of walking. There are two entrances to get to the actual beach. One near Lenox and the other off of Cheshire Bridge Rd. We've met a lot of friendly people, and the dogs are always all friendly, off leash and playing in the water. Definitely a nice place to chill with your fur babies and get your feet wet!

    Jonathan T.

    Would I suggest to a visitor or Atlantan (who lived far from the Morningside 'hood) to go out of his or her way to visit this nature preserve? No. But if you do live a mile or two near here, it's a fine place for a nice, several-mile stroll. Things to know: ***** I. LOCATION & PARKING: Using Google Maps? Then you should have no problem. There's a small parking lot, and it may be a little tight finding a spot. We didn't have any issues, though. II. LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: It's an easy trail, so anyone of any physical condition could probably walk it. Since the park and its trails are relatively small and short (that's what she said), it's, simply put, not that serious. III. GEAR: I would suggest bringing only a bottle of water. IV. TRAILS: There's a trail that wraps around the perimeter of the park and a few cut through its center, but all of them eventually converge to a suspension bridge with a nice little stream, and the accompanying beaches, running underneath it. Dogs go ape-s*** underneath the bridge, and it's probably the best part of the nature preserve. My biggest gripes are that the trails aren't clearly labeled and a couple directly end at outlets leading to different streets. A few signs would definitely help. V. SCENES: There's nothing mind-blowing about this nature preserve, honestly. But it's nice to get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. VI. OVERALL: Again, it's a great place for in-town folk who want to feel connected to nature and not drive longer than thirty minutes. However, I wouldn't call this a destination of any sort.

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    Audrey P.

    What a hidden gem in the Morningside neighborhood. After reading the great Yelp reviews, visiting has been on my to do list for awhile and I'm so glad I finally made it! I parked at the Lenox Rd entrance. If you are heading from Johnson Rd toward Chesire Bridge Rd it is on the left right before you cross the train tracks. There is a large sign and a gravel parking lot. This is a great place for trail running and also for bringing dogs. There is a river in the middle with sandy beaches and lots of happy dogs off their leashes frolicking about. The trails are well maintained with patches of wooden walkways. Watch out it gets muddy in here! Definitely wear your old shoes! There isn't a map at the entrance, but don't be scared. The trails are well-marked and loop back around on each other - it would be hard to get lost in here.

    Kathryn T.

    If you follow the trail back there is an awesome "dog beach". You will have to do a small hike up and down both ways to get there but part of it has built in stairs and railings. It is a good size stream but not deep. The dogs can run around and play. There isn't any dog pick up up stations or seats so keep that in mind on your visit!

    Matthew C.

    Hidden ATL gem! Seriously this place is a wonderful place to retreat from the city while being in the city.

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    Ask the Community - Morningside Nature Preserve

    I recently saw in the news that blue green algae is toxic for dogs, is there any at this place?

    I took my fur baby a few months ago and all four of her feet got red and inflamed. She took a steroid and a spray for her feet. It's sad cause she had soo much fun. I posted about this on here and haven't seen anyone else state the same so maybe I… Read more

    Is this park wheelchair accessible? That is, does it have paved trails or wide, flat trails without steep inclines?

    Not at all wheelchair accessible. Steep incline to start, uneven path and many steps.

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    Morningside Nature Preserve comprises two sections separated by a nice suspension bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek.

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    Sweetwater Creek State Park - It was a beautiful day to be out in nature.

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    Glenwood Park - If you look very closely, you will see the rainbow going through the water...at Glenwood Park right this second.  :)

    If you look very closely, you will see the rainbow going through the water...at Glenwood Park right this second. :)

    Glenwood Park - Outdoor bocce ball court.

    Outdoor bocce ball court.

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