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23 mi 37 km of trail — 14 Featured Runs

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Food & Drink

After the Run: Local Favorites

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery Best bagels in the area!! Under new management...great staff!! Love this place :)
9925 Haynes Bridge Rd, Johns Creek GA — (770) 569-7290
Dagwood's Pizza Everything!
7746 Spalding Dr, Norcross GA — (770) 441-7773
Marlow's Tavern Everything is great here. Can't go wrong.
3719 Old Alabama Rd Bldg 200 Ste H-I, Alpharetta GA — (770) 475-1800
J. Alexander's Mac and cheese the absolute best!
5245 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross GA — (770) 263-9755
Taqueria Tsunami Food was awesome, wait staff was attentive and the drink were delicious! Great spot all around!
1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd Ste 855, Roswell GA
Circle Sushi Great sushi and bathroom experience
8725 Roswell Rd, Atlanta GA — (770) 998-7880
California Pizza Kitchen Try the cherry lime sparkler drink! Tastes like a spike strawberry lemonade!
6301 N. Point Pkwy., Alpharetta GA — (770) 664-8246
Tassa Caribbean Restaurant Buffet sooo good ! Very spicy so drink a lot of water!
4005 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta GA — (678) 395-6748
Antico Pizza Avalon Quality is up to par with the downtown location and it is much easier to find a seat here.
3185 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta GA — (770) 674-8811
Sichuan House I love the spicy dumplings, the wonton soup and pork belly with fermented vegetable. The steamed whole fish is a spicy delight as are many of the chefs special plates.
5900 State Bridge Rd Ste E, Duluth GA — (678) 417-7168
Jersey Mike's Subs Best subs on the planet!!!
4075 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta GA — (678) 366-3866
Chick-fil-A
2720 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta GA — (678) 266-6212
Brookwood Grill French onion soup and the pork loin were wonderful. Skip the gouda mac and steak.
880 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA — (770) 587-0102
Paizano's A true neighborhood joint dishes up decent pies, but nothing worth driving across town for.
7 Jones St, Norcross GA — (770) 300-0250
Mojito's Cuban-American Bistro Increíble el churrasco filet with Cingro. Recomendable!
35 S Peachtree St, Norcross GA — (770) 441-2599
Bleu House Cafe A great jewel of a lunch place. Staff were great hosts!! Fresh wrap and desserts were homemade and yummy!
108 Cemetery St, Norcross GA — (770) 209-0016
The Mad Italian Great Cheese steaks be sure to add mushrooms
2197 Savoy Dr, Chamblee GA — (770) 451-8048
Egg Harbor Cafe Blueberry pancakes are awesome!
10270 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek GA — (770) 807-8018
Tanaka This is the best sushi I've had in the Atlanta area! I'm a sushi snob, so I genuinely think this place is amazing!
11235 Alpharetta Hwy #122, Roswell GA — (770) 740-1488
Chrome Yellow Trading Co Great coffee! But it needs better pastry options or chocolates.
501 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta GA — (404) 445-4807

Areas Within Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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Featured Runs in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - 14

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View from the overlook point facing northwest across the Chattahoochee towards the Sandy Springs area.

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4.2 mi 6.8 km
East Palisades Route
 10
Vinings, GA
The wooden stairs which take you down to AL 6.

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4.1 mi 6.6 km
Vickery Creek
 18
Roswell, GA
Spring green everywhere in this enchanted little spot: great for a peaceful pause along the way...

#3

2.2 mi 3.5 km
Island Ford South Loop
 7
Dunwoody, GA
Sibley Pond in the Sope Creek loop quietly reflects the surrounding woods.

#4

8.3 mi 13.4 km
Columns Drive to Sope Cr…
 6
Sandy Springs, GA
View of the river from the trail.

#5

1.6 mi 2.6 km
Powers Island Loop
 3
Vinings, GA
The River

#6

2.8 mi 4.4 km
Island Ford North Loop
 2
Dunwoody, GA
This is just one example of some stunning fungus specimens along the trails here.

#7

6.2 mi 10.0 km
Bowman's Island Loop
 3
Sugar Hill, GA
There's a lovely view of rocky cliff formations across the river from the beach at WP 11.

#8

3.7 mi 5.9 km
West Palisades Route
 3
Vinings, GA

Trails in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - 18

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8.8 mi 14.1 km
#1 Sope Creek
Vinings, GA
8.8 mi 14.1 km Vinings, GA
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2.1 mi 3.4 km
#2 Bob Callan Trail
Vinings, GA
2.1 mi 3.4 km Vinings, GA
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#3 Johnson Ferry Trail N
Sandy Springs, GA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Sandy Springs, GA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km
#4 CS02-CS15
Sandy Springs, GA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Sandy Springs, GA
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1.2 mi 2.0 km
#5 Powers Island Trail
Vinings, GA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Vinings, GA
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1.0 mi 1.7 km
#6 BI03-BI20
Sugar Hill, GA
1.0 mi 1.7 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#7 CS05-CS12
Sandy Springs, GA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Sandy Springs, GA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#8 CS10-CS20
Vinings, GA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Vinings, GA
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0.8 mi 1.2 km
#9 ADA Trail
Suwanee, GA
0.8 mi 1.2 km Suwanee, GA
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0.9 mi 1.5 km
#10 IF30-IF32
Roswell, GA
0.9 mi 1.5 km Roswell, GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#11 CoE-BE01
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.7 mi 1.2 km
#12 EP01-EP12-Alt
Vinings, GA
0.7 mi 1.2 km Vinings, GA
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0.9 mi 1.5 km
#13 BE05-BE07
Sugar Hill, GA
0.9 mi 1.5 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#14 BE03-BE04
Sugar Hill, GA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#15 BE02-BE12
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Sugar Hill, GA
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5 days ago
0.3 mi 0.5 km
#16 BE01-BE02
Sugar Hill, GA
0.3 mi 0.5 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.3 mi 0.5 km
#17 BE05-BE06
Sugar Hill, GA
0.3 mi 0.5 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#18 BE04-BE05
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Sugar Hill, GA
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Photos of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - 69

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Rottenwood Foundation HDR

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Rottenwood Foundation HDR
 5
Vinings, GA
Morning mist along the river heading from JB 4.

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Morning mist along the river heading from JB 4.
 4
Berkeley Lake, GA
Gorgeous forest and river views await on the Gold Branch Trail.

#3

Gorgeous forest and river views await on the Go…
 2
Sandy Springs, GA
Sibley Pond in the Sope Creek loop quietly reflects the surrounding woods.

#4

Sibley Pond in the Sope Creek loop quietly refl…
 5
Sandy Springs, GA
View from the overlook point facing northwest across the Chattahoochee towards the Sandy Springs area.

#5

View from the overlook point facing northwest a…
 3
Vinings, GA
View of Sope Creek from the bridge crossing along Paper Mill Road. There are ruins on both sides here which can be accessed by the trail.

#6

View of Sope Creek from the bridge crossing alo…
 5
Sandy Springs, GA
The ruins m near EP 16 of an old mill (?)

#7

The ruins m near EP 16 of an old mill (?)
 2
Vinings, GA
Peeking out over the river from the bamboo forest.

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Peeking out over the river from the bamboo forest.
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Vinings, GA

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