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East Palisades Trailhead, Riverwood
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East Palisades Trailhead

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  • 4.8846 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

East Palisades Trailhead offers a peaceful, wooded escape along the Chattahoochee River with well-marked paths and rocky overlooks. Hikers and dog walkers come for scenic views, varied terrain, and dependable wildlife sightings — expect moderate trails, creek crossings, and quiet picnic spots.

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When is East Palisades Trailhead open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit East Palisades Trailhead?

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 East Palisades Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is East Palisades Trailhead?

4058 Whitewater Creek Rd NW,Atlanta, GA 30327.

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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

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 East Palisades Trailhead
  2. 2 Bamboo Forest · 14 min
  3. 3 East Palisades Unit · 14 min
  4. 4 Chattahoochee Nat. Rec. Area · 19 min
  5. 5 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area · 20 min
4058 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327(opens the map)DirectionsTo Riverwood

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 846 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

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

Around Riverwood

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