Chattahoochee River Natl Rec
(678) 538-1280
1978 Island Ford Pkwy
Atlanta,
GA
30350
33.987
-84.3278
Last updated 6.11.09
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Overview
A series of parklands stretch along 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River and feature hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, fishing spots and boat launches. Hikers prefer the Island Ford, Vickery Creek, East and West Palisades and Cochran Shoals Units. The three-mile Cochran Fitness Trail is the most popular. Bikers flock to the Sope Creek Trail, also at Cochran Shoals.
Facts
You can rent canoes and rafts starting weekends in May, and daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Canoers, rafters and kayakers also take to the Class I and II waterway. Fishing yields trout, catfish and bass.
The Details on Chattahoochee River Natl Rec
Parking:
Daily parking is $2.
Know Before You Go:
Reach Cochran Shoals Unit and Sope Creek Trail via I-North Parkway, an access road parallel to I-285 at Powers Ferry Road.
The Extras:
Rentals: Alliance for a Better Education (770) 645-5996, High Country (404) 814-0999, White Water Learning Center (404) 231-1199.
Look Good:
Buford Dam, Abbotts Bridge, Medlock Bridge, Jones Bridge, Morgan Fall Dam, Johnson Ferry and Powers Island all provide river access.
Parking:
Daily parking is $2.
Know Before You Go:
Reach Cochran Shoals Unit and Sope Creek Trail via I-North Parkway, an access road parallel to I-285 at Powers Ferry Road.
The Extras:
Rentals: Alliance for a Better Education (770) 645-5996, High Country (404) 814-0999, White Water Learning Center (404) 231-1199.
Look Good:
Buford Dam, Abbotts Bridge, Medlock Bridge, Jones Bridge, Morgan Fall Dam, Johnson Ferry and Powers Island all provide river access.
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