Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve

Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve

Forested nature trails by a creek. Tranquil green space with a creek & a network of unpaved trails shaded by mature trees.

Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve, 1301 Beech Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park

Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park

Hardwood forest with a Civil War trail. Unspoilt mature hardwood forest preserve with a multi-use trail once used by Civil War troops.

SW Connector Trail, Atlanta, GA 30311

Morningside Nature Preserve

Morningside Nature Preserve

Scenic hiking trails in a neighborhood. This forested tract with paths for running, hiking & biking also features a scenic creek.

Parking lot, 2020 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Oldcastle Nature Trail at Marcus Center

Oldcastle Nature Trail at Marcus Center

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Briar Vista Terrace NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Hahn Woods

Hahn Woods

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866 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Doll's Head Trail

Doll's Head Trail

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1305 S River Industrial Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve Main Entrance

Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve Main Entrance

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Atlanta, GA 30354

Lullwater Preserve

Lullwater Preserve

Scenic natural area on campus. Scenic walking & running trail loops nestled within Emory University’s North Decatur campus.

1463 Clifton Rd N E, Decatur, GA 30033

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

Wooded preserve with a waterfall & trail. Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.

2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, United States

Mason Mill Park

Mason Mill Park

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1406-1458 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033

Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary

Elwyn John Wildlife Sanctuary

Small nature area for walks & picnics. Petite conservation area featuring wooded walking trails, picnic tables & viewing platforms.

1520 Kittredge Park Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

Basic walking trails & native plants. Compact natural area with simple walking trails & native plants in unfussy surroundings.

100 Fairview St, Decatur, GA 30030

South Peachtree Creek Trail

South Peachtree Creek Trail

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S Peachtree Creek Trail, Decatur, GA 30033

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Fauna-rich wetland & forest floodplain. Suburban 28-acre preserve with forest, wetland & pond habitats for frogs, beavers & rich birdlife.

2580 Pine Bluff Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, United States

Michelle Obama Trail

Michelle Obama Trail

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2901 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034

Blue Heron Nature Preserve - Emma Wetlands

Blue Heron Nature Preserve - Emma Wetlands

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0 Emma Ln NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States

Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Scenic green space with classes for kids. 30-acre nature preserve with a trail, creek & wildflowers, plus environmental education for kids.

4055 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States

East Palisades Trailhead

East Palisades Trailhead

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4058 Whitewater Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, United States

Briarlake Forest Park

Briarlake Forest Park

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3330 Briarlake Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345, United States

Ashford Forest Preserve

Ashford Forest Preserve

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3890 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341, United States

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