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?

Watson Mill Bridge State Park

January 06, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

This park features the longest covered bridge in Georgia. Downstream of the covered bridge, you can walk a trail to see the powerhouse ruins and sluiceway. The power generated here was used for a textile mill 10 miles away.

Address: 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, GA 30629
Admission: Free; parking is $5/car
Acres: 1,118
Approximate miles of trails: 7 miles of hiking trails; 14 miles of equestrian trails; 5 miles of biking trails
Hours: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Trail surface: Natural

Features:

Horseback trail
Horse stables
Campsites
Picnic areas

Links:
Georgia State Parks
Map

December 9, 2016

Good to combine with:

Richard B. Russell State Park

Richard B. Russell State Park

January 06, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635
Admission: Free, $5 parking per car
Acres: 2,508
Approximate miles of trails: 6
Hours: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Trail surface: Varies: asphalt, rubberized, natural

Features: