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    Rock Sliding
    S J.

    This is the best hidden secret in Forsyth County. I love this park. Not only is it shaded and not crowded but it has some another great hidden gem besides a playground. Just down the walking trail past the covered picnic area is a trail that not only takes you to the Pooles mill bridge but just past that you find the best water rock sliding for kids. My kids literally beg me to come here everyday. Tons of water playing on Settingdown creek. Biggest suggest : bring a chair there isn't a place to sit.

    River
    Morgan R.

    Very fun! Rocks are fun to slide down, I'd recommend a tube because it doesn't feel too great on your bottom after a while. Rocks can be pretty slippery so be careful! But there is a great variety of large dry rocks in the middle of the river that you can set up a towel on and just relax, definitely Recommend:)

    Poole's Mill
    Hannah C.

    We arrived around 11:00am, and it wasn't too busy. I recommend wearing water shoes to help navigate across the rocks, as some can be slippery. You can bring a ring float to go down the faster parts of the falls, otherwise you can simply slide down. It's fun for your family, no matter what age. They also have restrooms and picnic tables nearby.

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    Barb K.

    We had a great time at Poole's Mill rock slide. Bring a bog inter-tube and water shoes. Be careful of all of the poison ivy that is everywhere. Parking is great and there is plenty of picnic tables for lunch. The kids can also play on their awesome playground.

    Jessica L.

    This park is a great place to come on a sunny day to hang out and relax! There are different parts of the water where you can slide down the rocks. I recommend bringing a sturdy tube. The one I brought was not strong enough to hold me up and my bottom dragged across the rocks which was no fun! Or maybe I was just too big and the sliding part is more for the kids anyway! The parking lot is located right next to the road and there are a lot of spots. If you are looking for all the water fun, take the pathway all the way back. Once you get to the covered bridge, you are almost there. I also recommend that you wear Chacos or some kind of water shoe. You are not going to want to be in that water bare foot. This is also a great place to bring a picnic lunch and relax. There are spots next to the water that you can set up chairs or lay out towels and eat. There are also plenty of trees, so you could hang up an Enu hammock if you like! If you are tired of the water, they have walking paths and playgrounds to enjoy too! This is definitely a cool park to hang out at!

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    It's magic! You gotta go! The playground is perfect, but the rock slides are the coolest!

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    Great place for fun and water play, a picnic nice walk with dog. Small park but worth the trip

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    Great park. The creek is so beautiful and is a great place for kids to splash around.

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    Nice quiet neighborhood park with creek and small waterfall. Good to take your dog! There is a bridge and wide path.

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    Edge of the World is a great nearby walking trail that winds along Amicalola Creek. The trail is…read moremostly easy, with a mix of wooden walkways (watch out for a few holes) and dirt paths. There are also a few side trails that climb up the mountain if you're looking for a bit more of a challenge (including dodging Joro spiders!). The small waterfalls are beautiful, and the cool creek water is perfect for dipping your feet in on a warm day.

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    I recently ran from Woody Gap trailhead to the top of Blood Mountain and back for the first time…read morewhich totaled around 16.5 miles round trip. It is a very beautiful section to hike, run and/ or camp on! Along the route you will pass over Preachers Rock! This is one of the best spots to watch sunrise if you're able to get up there before it begins! It is just over a mile from the parking lot of Woody Gap to the top of Preachers Rock. Along the route to Blood Mountain you will pass several designated camping spots (free to camp, first come first serve). I have yet to camp on this section, but I've picked a couple spots to try out next time! There are 3 water crossings along the route that you can fill up at; just make sure to filter the water before you drink it. I recommend bringing a Sawyer Mini water filter. It fits into the palm of your hands, so it doesn't take up any room in your pack. The trail itself is very easy to follow. I was a little nervous at first that I may get off course or take a wrong turn/ trail, but I can assure you that there is only one main trail that runs from Woody to Blood. There are some side trails that intersect, BUT they either lead to campsites or shelters. As long as you stay on the main trail, it is hard to get lost! I can't wait to go Bach again and run from Woody Gap to Neel Gap which will be around 20 miles round trip.

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    Well the wife is out of town and then the boy will play? LOL…read more When I mean play, I mean get the opportunity to do somethings that I have been meaning to do. I wanted to go back to hiking paths and climbing mountains, like i used to do when I lived in the Adirondack Mountains. Getting here was a bit of a challenge. The GPS was a little off, but following the car in front t of me helps a lot. They looked like a bunch of hikers due to the stickers all over their car... Arrival to the parking lot was all gravel. The trailhead had some signage which was incredibly helpful. I took several pictures of the map and the direction I wanted to go. Seeing on a map and reality are two different things. At least I had some marker points to refer and go by. Down over the bridge you are met with a steady uphill climb some switchbacks and some rocky terrains to go over. The first Awesome fixture was the Fatman Squeeze. A hulking boulder with some tight side paths to go up on both sides end up at the same place. Then venturing on to the gravel path which takes you to the cell towers. Once past that the. Looking for the sign that leads you to the overlook. There it was. Beautiful over look to the mountains in the area.since we were facing the south the real mountains could not be seen. Couple of things to share, need to remind people that the canopy can be stuffy and humid. Be prepared to sweat, a LOT. Isn't that why you came? To overcome this mountain challenge??! Bring water. If your dog is strong enough to climb, other than that this can be challenging for their paws and your back, if you have to carry. Make sure your shoes are tied on tight. There are a lot of roots and loose rocks that can make a day go bad if you are not paying attention. Tightly tied shoes will alleviate the shift in the ground. Most importantly. Take your time, pause, reflect. Love, appreciate. Sweat. Have a good time...

    When a friend asked if I wanted to do some hiking at pine mountain, I said sure! I made my way…read morethere and after 20 minutes of looking I thought to myself, this place is big! It also didn't help that my friend was waiting at the west loop trail and I was near Allatoona dam. After getting myself situated, parking at the lot located off of komatsu drive se (access komatsu via E. Main Street right off of 75), we made our way up the west loop trail to get to the David G. Archer overlook. Don't get me wrong, there are miles of trails here at pine mountain, but from the parking lot to the overlook is just under 2 miles. It breaks down from the parking lot as follows (taken from the pine mountain Rec area trail system map): West trail head/parking to west loop - 0.18 mi West loop to summit overlook- 1.57 mi Summit overlook to David G. Archer summit - 0.16 mi The view at the top gives you a beautiful look at expansive greenery, with Allatoona lake visible (although more visible in the fall). During clear days you're able to see Atlanta and its skyline in the distance (keep in mind Atlanta is easily less than 50 miles away. From here, we turned around and went back to our cars, although if you want, you can continue on past the summit and hike down to the East trail. Trails are marked very well with blazes so you have to try to get lost (see photos for blaze colors). There's forest, outcrops, easy and huff/puff portions of the trails, but I don't think it's a hard hike by any means. Pet friendly hike that leads to a great view with as much trail as you're interested in challenging. Do yourself a favor and give pine mountain (not to be confused with pine mountain near Columbus, GA) a chance! I know I'll be back!

    Poole's Mill Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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