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Palisades West Trail, Cumberland
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Palisades West Trail

  • 4.7220 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6 pm

Palisades West Trail is a peaceful, scenic park trail along the river with wooded overlooks and varied terrain. Expect well-maintained walking and biking paths, good wildlife viewing, and pockets of open space perfect for picnics or short hikes—bring sturdy shoes and a camera. It’s ideal for nature lovers seeking a quiet outdoor escape close to Atlanta.

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When is Palisades West Trail open?

Every day, 7 AM–6 PM.

When is the best time to visit Palisades West Trail?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Palisades West Trail indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Palisades West Trail?

932 Akers Ridge Dr SE,Atlanta, GA 30339.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 6 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 6 pm
monday
7 AM–6 PM
tuesday
7 AM–6 PM
wednesday
7 AM–6 PM
thursday
7 AM–6 PM
friday
7 AM–6 PM
saturday
7 AM–6 PM
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7 AM–6 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Palisades West Trail
  2. 2 Palisades West Trailhead & Parking · 1 min
  3. 3 Chattahoochee Bamboo Forest · 5 min
  4. 4 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area · 6 min
  5. 5 Overlook Deck · 9 min
932 Akers Ridge Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30339(opens the map)DirectionsTo CumberlandWebsitenps.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 220 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

Around Cumberland

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

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  • Light layerThe whole time