Upon reaching the trail’s northern terminus, cross the bridge to the smaller trailhead or turn around and head back the way you came. From here, the path travels under Cumberland Boulevard, I-285, and Interstate North Parkway, the latter of which is the lowest, about 7 feet high at its lowest point. Without a sign alerting the hiker to this fact, you would never know the difference. Along this section, the trail connects to Cumberland Boulevard by way of a short side trail.Īt 1.6 miles, the Chattahoochee park ends and the trail becomes the Bob Callan trail. During the summer months, this stretch can be draining under the hot sun. At 1 mile in, the trail emerges from the tree cover it’s had so far and gaining most of its elevation in the next. Cross over the creek again and shortly afterward are several areas that allow easy access to the creek to explore around and enjoy the water. Stay on the paved path, which now follows Rottenwood Creek north, running parallel to I-75 and then Cumberland Boulevard. Here, the trails for the West Palisades parks branch off on two dirt trails to the right. Immediately afterward, the trail crosses over Rottenwood Creek where it flows into the Hooch. The path stays level, following the Chattahoochee River for the first half a mile. Sope Creek Outfall Sewer (30) Sope Creek N. The popular 20-acre park offers walking trails, picnic pavilions, grassy. Sope Creek-Rottenwood Creek Interceptor 37 Sewer, Cobb County.

Running for over two miles along the south side of the road, the sidepath trail is a valuable connector between neighborhoods, shopping areas, and East Cobb Park. Also at this entrance is a large picnic area and boat ramp.īeginning at the Paces Mill entrance, the trailhead is at the far end of the parking lot away from the river. The East Cobb Trail is located in Marietta, a northern suburb of Atlanta, and parallels Roswell Road (SR 120).

The parking lot at the Paces Mill entrance to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is much larger, but there is the standard $5/day fee for these parks. While the parking area on Interstate North Parkway is free, there are only about 10 spots. Parking is available at both ends of this trail. Future plans would extend this trail another two miles to Terrell Mill Road. The multi-use trail is perfect for families enjoying a walk, bikers who are looking for a short, slightly hilly path, and dogs looking to get their owner some exercise. This two mile long paved mixed use path follows both the Chattahoochee River and the scenic Rottenwood Creek, making an excellent quick getaway from the surrounding area. Rottenwood Creek 1,4,10,14,59 GAR031300030310 Sally Branch GAR031300021018 Sand Creek Headwaters to House Creek GAR031300020104 Sandy Creek I-285 to Chattahoochee River 2.6 GAR031300020511 Newnan Waterworks Lakes to Mountain Creek GAR031300020314 GAR031300010103 Sautee Creek U/S Chattahoochee River GAR031300040707 Sawhatchee Creek Headwaters to.

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