CityGuide - 3 hikes that'll keep you ITP
Commune with nature without leaving town
Photo credit: Joeff Davis
Atlanta might not have the peaks and ridges you'll find several hours away in North Georgia. But that doesn't mean the city lacks places to stomp your feet along a beaten path. Pack your trail mix, slap on some sunscreen, tie tight your bandana, and commune with nature on these ITP — that's inside the Perimeter — wooded walks that are within the city limits. These hikes are short enough that you won't have to search for a yurt or consider eating your trail buddy when your rations run out, but long enough to enjoy some time outdoors.
Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail Park
Enjoy the rustic charm of this former railroad corridor winding behind old warehouses, historic neighborhoods, and under bridges while you can. More than $40 million is expected to be spent turning this overgrown gem between Washington Park and Adair Park into a glimmering multi-use path.
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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve Park
Established in 1979 with city, state and federal funds, the 120-acre woodland and former Creek Indian settlement features steep inclines, a babbling creek, a waterfall, and is home to deer and more than 150 native plant species. It includes an old spring house where tourists once bathed and the rema...
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Morningside Nature Preserve Park
Formerly called the Wildwood Forest, it's a 31-acre woodland plot that was saved after citizens fought to protect the rare and pristine oasis in the city. The nearly mile-long trail is a pleasant trek for hikers and cyclists — and the suspension bridge spanning the South Fork of Peachtree Creek is w...
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