Chattahoochee River NRA: East Palisades & Bamboo Forest Winter Trail
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Daily 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (East Palisades Unit)1425 Indian Trail NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327 · 9.8 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections
All ages; 3.5-mile loop with steep wooden stairs and rocky river overlooks; children love the secluded bamboo grove near marker EP-26
From $5$5 daily National Park Service vehicle pass (or America the Beautiful National Parks Annual Pass); Purchase online via Recreation.gov
About this adventure
Tucked within the residential bluffs of Sandy Springs just minutes from Buckhead, the East Palisades unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers one of the Atlanta region's most enchanting winter hikes. The 3.5-mile trail network follows scenic river shoals and ascends steep bluffs that provide sweeping panoramic winter views of the Chattahoochee River. The hike's highlight is a hidden, otherworldly grove of towering 40-foot bamboo stalks nestled along the riverbank near trail marker EP-26. Winter provides the crispest air, minimal trail crowds, and clear views through the trees down to the river shoals, where children love watching herons, kingfishers, and gentle eddy pools.
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