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Roswell Riverwalk

Roswell Riverwalk Trail
December 17, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Unlike most of the posts on this blog, this one features a multi-use path instead of a nature trail. Most of the trails here are paved or boardwalk, and bicycles are welcome.

The Roswell Riverwalk provides connections to several trails: the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Vickery Creek (which in turn connects to Old Mill Park), and Allenbrook.

In November 2018, the fifth and final phase opened, running along Willeo Road from the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Willeo Park.

Location: Along Riverside Rd, Azalea Dr, and Willeo Rd
Cost of admission: Free
Governance: City of Roswell
Acres: Linear
Approximate miles of trails: 3.5 miles one way
Hours: Unknown
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 17
MARTA directions: Take the 85 bus from North Springs Station to the Riverside Rd stop. Walk west on Azalea Dr. On the south side of Azalea Dr, you can access the Riverwalk.
Parking: Parking is available at several parks along Azalea Dr and Riverside Rd.
Trail surface: Mostly paved and boardwalk, with one gravel section and some dirt side-trails
Geocaching: Yes

Amenities:

  • Parks along the riverwalk have restrooms, water fountains, pavilions, and playgrounds

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January 26, 2017

Wilson's Snipe, March 4, 2017

Wilson's Snipe, March 4, 2017

October 22, 2017

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January 21, 2018

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January 26, 2017

January 26, 2017

Riverwalk bridge over Big Creek, January 26, 2017

Riverwalk bridge over Big Creek, January 26, 2017

Confluence of Big Creek and the Chattahoochee River, January 26, 2017

Confluence of Big Creek and the Chattahoochee River, January 26, 2017

 For more photos, see my flickr album.


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Random eBird sightings from the last 30 days


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Big Creek Greenway
Big Creek Greenway
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Gold Branch
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Gold Branch
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Vickery Creek
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Vickery Creek
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Allenbrook
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Allenbrook
Old Mill Park
Old Mill Park

Updated January 27, 2017, October 23, 2017, January 26, 2018, & December 17, 2018

December 17, 2018 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 3, near:big creek park, near bus-5 min, multi-use path, free admission, north metro, boat ramp, birding, 3+ miles of trails, wetlands, near: gold branch, near: big creek greenway
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Vickery Creek

Vickery Creek Trailhead
January 26, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

If you'd like to check out some scenic views, you can combine this walk with Old Mill Park by walking through the covered bridge located at VC 15 on the map.

Address: 259 Riverside Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Cost of admission: Free + $5/vehicle for parking
Governance: National Park Service
Acres: 2,888
Approximate miles of trails: 5
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 19
MARTA directions: Take the 85 bus from North Springs Station to the Riverside Rd stop. Walk 0.1 miles east on Riverside Rd. The entrance to the Vickery Creek parking lot is on the left.
Trail surface: Natural

Links:
NPS
Park map

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January 21, 2018

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Eastern Phoebe, January 21, 2018

Eastern Phoebe, January 21, 2018

Golden-crowned Kinglet, January 21, 2018

Golden-crowned Kinglet, January 21, 2018

January 21, 2018

January 21, 2018

Good to combine with:

  • Old Mill Park

  • Roswell Riverwalk

  • Chattahoochee Nature Center

  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Allenbrook


Edited January 27, 2017 & January 26, 2018

January 26, 2018 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 3, near bus-5 min, north metro, 5+ miles of trails, near: roswell riverwalk, near: roswell area park, near: gold branch, near: big creek greenway
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Chattahoochee Nature Center

Chattahoochee Nature Preserve
October 23, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 9135 Willeo Road - Roswell, GA 30075
Admission: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13 -18), $6 Children (Ages 3 -12)
Acres: 127
Approximate miles of trails: 2.9
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday: Noon – 5 pm
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 20
MARTA directions: Take the 85 bus from North Springs Station to the Riverside Rd stop. Take the Roswell Riverwalk west 2.0 miles to the nature center.

Links:
Trail map
http://chattnaturecenter.org/
https://www.facebook.com/ChattahoocheeNatureCenter

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July 9, 2016

Mourning Dove, March 4, 2017

Mourning Dove, March 4, 2017

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, March 4, 2017

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, March 4, 2017

Cooper's Hawk, March 4, 2017

Cooper's Hawk, March 4, 2017

White-throated Sparrow, February 26, 2017

White-throated Sparrow, February 26, 2017

Wilson's Snipe, February 26, 2017

Wilson's Snipe, February 26, 2017

October 22, 2017

October 22, 2017

October 22, 2017

October 22, 2017

Good to combine with:

  • Roswell Riverwalk

  • Vickery Creek

  • Old Mill Park

  • Allenbrook


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Hiking Chattahoochee Nature Center, July 9, 2016
Jul 17, 2016
Hiking Chattahoochee Nature Center, July 9, 2016
Jul 17, 2016
Jul 17, 2016

Updated July 16, 2016 & October 23, 2017

October 23, 2017 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 2, north metro, birding, nature center, near: roswell riverwalk, near: gold branch
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Allenbrook

Allenbrook House
February 19, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 227 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA 30075
Cost of admission: Free + $5/vehicle for parking
Governance: NPS
Acres: Unknown
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 19
MARTA directions: Take the 85 bus from North Springs Station to the Chattahoochee Circle stop. There's an unofficial trailhead right at the bus stop, or you can walk 0.1 miles Northwest to the parking lot.
Trail surface: Natural

Links:
NPS
Park map

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Good to combine with:

  • Vickery Creek

  • Old Mill Park

  • Roswell Riverwalk

  • Chattahoochee Nature Center

February 19, 2017 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 3, near bus-5 min, north metro, near: roswell riverwalk, near: roswell area park, near: gold branch
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