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ATLnature is your guide to Atlanta's trails and other rad nature stuff in the city. Live in the city but miss hiking on the weekends? Don’t have time (or a car!) for a trip to north Georgia? Did you know there are over 30 nature trails inside the perimeter of 285 alone?

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Oconee Forest Park

Oconee Forest Park
February 05, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: Alumni Drive, Athens, GA
Cost of admission: None
Governance: University of Georgia
Acres: 60
Approximate miles of trails: 1.5
Hours: Sunrise to sunset

Transit directions: Take the East Campus Express or Orbit UGA bus to the intramural fields parking deck, then walk across the dam to access the trails
Trail surface: Boardwalk and natural

Amenities:

  • Exercise trail
  • Ropes course (requires facilitation)
  • Dog park
  • Picnic pavilion
  • Partially ADA accessible (go down Alumni Drive until you see the tennis courts; the accessible trailhead is near them)

Links:
Oconee Forest Park Web Facebook
Park map

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Good to combine with:

  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia
  • Trail Creek Park
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Sandy Creek Park

Sandy Creek Park
January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

There are two main hiking trails here. The Lakeside Trail is about 7.5 miles long and circumnavigates the lake. Cook's Trail is a 4 mile hike between Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center. NOTE: A portion of this trail is closed long-term (but not permanently) for boardwalk replacement, and you cannot (as of January 2017) walk between the park and nature center. There is also a 4-mile (each way) horse trail.

Address: 400 Bob Holman Rd, Athens, GA 30607
Cost of admission: $2/person
Governance: Athens-Clarke County
Acres: 782
Approximate miles of trails: 9
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am to 5:30pm

Trail surface: Natural and boardwalk

Amenities:

  • Horse trail
  • Playground
  • Beach
  • Boat ramp

Links:
Athens-Clarke County
Trail Map

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Good to combine with:

  • Trail Creek Park
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Trail Creek Park

Trail Creek Park
January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 200 Trail Creek St, Athens, GA 30601
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Athens-Clarke County
Acres: 113
Approximate miles of trails: 5
Hours: 8:00am to 6:30pm

Trail surface: Natural

Amenities:

  • Restrooms
  • Ball fields
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Splashpad
  • Playground
  • Picnic areas

Links:
Trail Creek Park
Map

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Good to combine with:

  • Oconee Forest Park
  • Sandy Creek Park
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
January 29, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
Cost of admission: Free, $2 suggested donation
Governance: University of Georgia
Acres: 313
Approximate miles of trails: 5
Hours: Grounds are open 8:00am to 6:00pm. Closed for UGA holidays. Check the website for more information.

Transit directions: Board the UGA Riverbend and South Milledge bus and let the driver know you're visiting the Botanical Garden. The bus does not stop at the garden unless requested. To return, call the number listed at the botanic garden bus stop and request that the next bus pick you up.
Trail surface: Garden surfaces are paved, brick, gravel, etc. Mostly handicap accessible. Trail surfaces are natural.

Amenities:

  • Gardens
  • Visitors Center
  • Cafe
  • Gift Shop

Links:
State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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Good to combine with:

  • Oconee Forest Park
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