Cam here on a winter day that was actually a little on the chilly side, but still the sun was out…read moreand it was a nice day for the time of year. The path was not over run with folks out enjoying the day. The path was wide, not overly hilly ... so it isn't what we would describe as an overly rigorous hike. Also, plenty of room if you want to ride a bike. We hiked about 2 miles and the path was paved all the way to the tunnel. There were a few spots that were pretty slick/muddy from some recent rains that had overflown across the path .... but aside from that pretty nice trail. Some fun spaces to get some nature pictures. Also, there is a police presence and they came down the path in a gator and looped back around. Nice to see that they patrol here to make sure it is safe for everyone.

I have been here often as I live near by and use the Silver Comet bike trail often. An amazing…read morepiece of infrastructure from days gone by! Easy to get to from the coots lake trailhead. Something super cool to share with your kids. Natural air conditioning in the summer after a hot bike ride. A must see folks!

To go to this falls is extremely deceiving. Once you entered the Main Street, you need to cross a…read moresmall river and drive on dirt road which has tons of holes and driving is extremely tricky and dangerous. You can easily risk is exploding a tire or worse yet damaging your car. I would not recommend at all.

We came during the end of February with a surprising temp of 70 degrees outside…read more Very pretty ! The "hike" is literally less than 5 minutes off the road. We had 0 issues getting to it. Site was super clean ! Only downside I could find was some graffiti on the rocks / trees but that doesn't bother me.

This place is absolutely beautiful! I'm visiting in the winter time but can imagine how gorgeous…read moreit must be after heavy rain in the spring or even fall. The hike we did was only 2.4 miles total definitely on the beginner side with a few moderate areas but manageable. I wouldn't advise for small children but older children would definitely enjoy. There were many water areas. Parking is prepaid and card or cash only, no tap to pay. Will definitely be returning !

If you enjoy hiking or walking, check out this little piece of heaven in Chattahoochee Hills.I went…read moreon a Saturday around 10 am, and although the parking lot had many cars, the walk was very peaceful and not crowded.  I was able to walk past two waterfalls following the orange path. Parking is $5, and you can use credit or debit. There is covered seating and benches throughout the park. It is also dog friendly.

Not an overstatement to say that this was a life-changing experience. Brought real clarity and…read moreunderstanding to my life's purpose, and put real "handles" on a missions statement. Helped get to the core of some fears and wounds that I have carried for WAY to long and conquer them. Best part is that we don't do this alone - we do it in the company of others and build relationships for a lifetime.

This is a wonderful learning environment for kids. The staff were so attentive and helpful. It was…read morethe perfect activity for our 2 year old grandson and his grandparents!

Bear Creek Nature Center is a hidden gem in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. This is a small animal refuge…read more/ hiking location (with a waterfall nearby) / and conservation center. This non-profit organization is home to numerous reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They even have the only live bats at a nature center in all of Georgia. Admission is $5 per car/driver and $3 for each additional person in your group. This is a great spot for families. They even let my kids pet any small animal in the facility of their choosing. We were given a personal tour of the place and the hike was good for all members of the group. Since not too many people know about this place yet, there was no issue parking. The staff were friendly as well. You can also follow the latest updates of their animals on their FB page. I hope to go back again soon.

Beautiful and informative. They even have a small gift shop. Make sure to watch the short movie…read moreabout the canyon.

One of the best visitor centers we have been too. The staff is so nice and informative. They told…read moreus the best trails for kids and the gift shop is really nice as well.

Beautiful scenery! Son and I had a great time. Will visit again. Everything well kept.read more

Great small county park. Lot of climbing opportunities. Took our 2 grand daughters. They had a…read moregreat time climbing over and under the rocks. About a 3 hour drive from Atlanta but worth the drive to get them outside and away from technology

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!

Peaceful. Serene. Clean. Bathhouses have laundry and showers. They were standard but very clean…read more The volunteers and park rangers are so kind and patient. Check the bathhouses and registration center for posted events within the campground and check the actual park for beautiful scenery and stunning wildlife.

Nice and relaxing. Waterfalls are lovely. Kids loved the playground. Can't wait til the fall and…read morethe leaves change colors

Beautiful! We had a…read moregreat weekend camping at Red Top Mountain! My family booked the walk-in campsites 46-50, and in my opinion, these were some of the best spots in the campground. (Book 44 &43 if you want to be closer to 47-50). These campsites are right next to the water and not too far from the bathrooms, which is so convenient. There is no electricity there and site has their own water. We had beautiful weather during the day and a nice cool breeze at night. Make sure to keep all your coolers secure because a couple of raccoons broke into several of ours. P.s. There is also an outlet right by the parking lot next to campsite 47.

Another great Georgia State Park! Camping sites were excellent with lots of choices. Bathrooms are…read moreclean and the facilities all worked. There are a variety of really good hiking trails of various lengths.