Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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49 mi 79 km

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18 mi 29 km

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79

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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
J. Alexander's Mac and cheese the absolute best!
5245 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross GA — (770) 263-9755
Taqueria Tsunami Avocado cilantro egg rolls and the tacos!
1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd Ste 855, Roswell GA
Aqua Blue tuna tataki was very good
1564 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA — (770) 643-8886
Coffee Bianco All the coffee is great and the chocolate croissants are awesome
1585 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA — (770) 992-7289
Boston Market Great Chicken and sides!!!
1555 Holcomb Bridge Rd Ste A, Roswell GA — (770) 640-0110
Bombay Flames This was definitely authentic Indian food. One helpful tip-try bulllet naan only if your stomach is made of steel!! Good service!
3050 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta GA
JP Sushi This place is amazing! Great food and great service!!
1530 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell GA — (770) 645-2460
Circle Sushi Great sushi and bathroom experience
8725 Roswell Rd, Atlanta GA — (770) 998-7880
Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick has awesome food and the staff is so friendly.
970 N Point Dr Ste B190, Alpharetta GA — (770) 667-5459
Chick-fil-A Drive thru lines get extremely long but the food and service are well worth the wait
6085 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta GA — (770) 667-8080
California Pizza Kitchen Try the cherry lime sparkler drink! Tastes like a spike strawberry lemonade!
6301 N. Point Pkwy., Alpharetta GA — (770) 664-8246
Chipotle Mexican Grill This place is insane during lunch hours!
10910 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta GA — (678) 893-0236
Zoës Kitchen New clean store! Great location and delicious, healthy lunches!! Their hummus is the best!!
10920 Haynes Bridge Rd Ste 100, Alpharetta GA — (770) 772-5632
Buffalo Wild Wings The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wrap is delicious! Great wings taste without the mess.
2375 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta GA — (678) 352-4599
The Cheesecake Factory Fried macaroni balls #todie
2075 N Point Cir, Alpharetta GA — (770) 751-7011
Benihana Great service, watch your food get prepared, chefs are entertaining, great place to go.
2365 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta GA — (678) 461-8440
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant Ask for anyone but Kelly!!! This girl is a psycho!!! Personally, I wouldn't go back to this location... But if you must go, avoid Kelly! She is crazy and SO rude!!! Management is lacking as well!!!
2335 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta GA — (770) 643-9463
Jason's Deli This place is so popular during the lunch hour!! Avoid the line and use Soup & Salad kiosk or call ahead and order. Great customer service and quality food!!
7300 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta GA — (770) 664-5002
HoneyBaked Ham Ask for a punch card!
7601 North Point Pkwy Suite A, Alpharetta GA — (770) 518-5000

Areas Within Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

How to Ride a Bike - One on One Instruction: Jun 24 - Cliff Valley School
Join us for a private one-on-one instruction session with an Outdoor School cycling instructor. We will provide customized instruction on beginning bike skills and how to ride a bike. Open to adults or kids aged 5 and up. Details
Kayak Day Tour on the Chattahoochee River - Jones Bridge to Island Ford: Jun 24 - Island Ford Unit - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Come and paddle with us on the beautiful Chattahoochee River! On this scenic tour you will experience the small rocky shoals, lunch on a river island, water fowl and the river's uniquely undeveloped corridor, all from the decks of our touring kayaks. Details
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REI Adventures

Ireland Coastal Cycling
Shannon, Ireland
Virgin Islands Volunteer Vacation
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

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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.

#1

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

#2

4.1 mi 6.6 km
Vickery Creek
 10
Roswell, GA
An impressive root system at the bottom of the cliffs.

#3

1.7 mi 2.7 km
Allenbrook Trail
 2
Roswell, 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...
 5
Sandy Springs, GA
Spring has sprung along this river (in April).

#5

2.2 mi 3.5 km
Island Ford South Loop
 2
Dunwoody, GA
Chattahoochee River, Roswell, Georgia.

#6

2.8 mi 4.4 km
Island Ford North Loop
 2
Dunwoody, GA
View of the river from the trail.

#7

1.6 mi 2.6 km
Powers Island Loop
 2
Vinings, 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 - 26

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2.1 mi 3.4 km
#1 Bob Callan Trail
Vinings, GA
2.1 mi 3.4 km Vinings, GA
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1.2 mi 1.9 km
#2 CS02-CS15
Sandy Springs, GA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Sandy Springs, GA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry - Great run
45 days ago
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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 2.0 km
#4 Powers Island Trail
Vinings, GA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Vinings, GA
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1.0 mi 1.7 km
#5 BI03-BI20
Sugar Hill, GA
1.0 mi 1.7 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#6 CS05-CS12
Sandy Springs, GA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Sandy Springs, GA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry - Great run
45 days ago
1 
0.8 mi 1.3 km
#7 CS10-CS20
Vinings, GA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Vinings, GA
All Clear
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Mostly Dry - Great run
45 days ago
1 
1.1 mi 1.8 km
#8 GB11 - GB12
Sandy Springs, GA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Sandy Springs, 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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0.7 mi 1.2 km
#11 EP01-EP12-Alt
Vinings, GA
0.7 mi 1.2 km Vinings, GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#12 CoE-BE01
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Sugar Hill, 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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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#14 BE02-BE12
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.3 mi 0.5 km
#15 BE01-BE02
Sugar Hill, GA
0.3 mi 0.5 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#16 BE04-BE05
Sugar Hill, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 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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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#18 BE03-BE04
Sugar Hill, GA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Sugar Hill, GA
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0.1 mi 0.2 km
#19 GB5 - GB6
, GA
0.1 mi 0.2 km , GA
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0.2 mi 0.3 km
#20 GB4 - GB5
, GA
0.2 mi 0.3 km , GA
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0.3 mi 0.4 km
#21 GB5 - GB7
, GA
0.3 mi 0.4 km , GA
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0.2 mi 0.3 km
#22 GB4 - GB8
, GA
0.2 mi 0.3 km , GA
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#23 GB6 - GB7
, GA
0.4 mi 0.6 km , GA
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0.5 mi 0.8 km
#24 GB7 - GB8
, GA
0.5 mi 0.8 km , GA
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0.1 mi 0.1 km
#25 GB8 - GB9
, GA
0.1 mi 0.1 km , GA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#26 Johnson Ferry Trail S
Sandy Springs, GA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Sandy Springs, GA
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Photos of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - 79

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Rottenwood Foundation HDR

#1

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

#2

Morning mist along the river heading from JB 4.
 3
Berkeley Lake, GA
View from the overlook point facing northwest across the Chattahoochee towards the Sandy Springs area.

#3

View from the overlook point facing northwest across the Chattahoochee towards the Sandy Springs area.
 3
Vinings, GA
Sibley Pond in the Sope Creek loop quietly reflects the surrounding woods.

#4

Sibley Pond in the Sope Creek loop quietly reflects the surrounding woods.
 4
Sandy Springs, GA
The ruins m near EP 16 of an old mill (?)

#5

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

#6

Peeking out over the river from the bamboo forest.
 2
Vinings, GA
The little bamboo forest right by the river.

#7

The little bamboo forest right by the river.
 2
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.

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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.
 4
Sandy Springs, GA

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