Five Hiking Trails in Northeast Atlanta

In the new year, many people have goals of exercising and being outside more. Hiking is a great way to be more active and surround yourself with nature’s beauty! There are hundreds of hiking trails all across the state of Georgia, with many great ones located in northeast, Atlanta! If your group is looking for an activity outside of the concrete jungle, check out some of these excellent picks of trails in the metro Atlanta area for your group’s next charter bus trip!

Arabia Mountain Top Trail at the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Center:

The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Center hosts over 30 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails. This stunning nature preserve features several exotic plants, exposed granite, and two shimmering lakes to view. Located in Stonecrest, Georgia, just 20 miles east of Atlanta, Arabia Mountain National Heritage Center has a lot to offer outdoors lovers! While there are several different trails ranging in difficulty, the most popular trail is the Arabia Mountain Top Trail. This gorgeous trail offers an array of geology, and several types of granite. The landscape contains a variety of seasonal plants, including wildflowers during the spring. The hike itself on Arabia Mountain Top Trail is 1.3 miles and is relatively moderate in difficulty. Rent a charter bus and check out the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Center today!

Indian Seats Trail at Sawnee Mountain

If your group is looking for a longer hike, check out Sawnee Mountain! Sawnee Mountain is a 4-mile trek that will leave your group speechless with it’s stunning views. The overlook of the mountain will allow your group to see the amazing views of the north Georgia Mountains. While there are a few different trails to embark on at Sawnee Mountain, the most popular is the Indian Seats Trail. One of the unique sights along the Sawnee Mountain Indian Seats Trail, the Seats Loop, where your group will find a gated gold mine cave that is hiding in an enormous rock. This intriguing cave can be found approximately one mile into your group’s trek. Sawnee Mountain is located just over 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, and is the perfect hiking trip to take with your group.

Powers Island Trail at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area:

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a great place to go tubing or kayaking with your school group or church youth group. Known for its white water rafting, there are also many hiking trails located along the Chattahoochee River. One of the several hiking trails along this famous Georgia river is the Power Island Trail. The Power Island Trail is a quiet, easy to moderate hike that spans just over two and a half miles round trip. Looping through a stunning forest, and sight-seeing along the river banks, your group will be sure to enjoy this beautiful hike. The trail features an impressive man-made bridge that connects the two sides of the river and overlooks the rapid white waters of the river underneath. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a great stop for groups looking to travel by charter bus around Duluth, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and the greater metro Atlanta area. 

Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill

Vickery Creek trail is located at the Roswell Mill in metro Atlanta. Vickery Creek is a stream running through the Chattahoochee National Recreation area and Roswell Mill, around the creek is a preserved trail surrounding a forest perfect for hiking. The creek is great for swimming during the summer months, and is beautiful to look at in the fall and spring time, though the trail is open for groups to hike year-round. The five mile trail is easy to moderate in difficulty and gives visitors a chance to see the historic Roswell Mill along the way. The trail features an incredible water fall, and a steel covered bridge that visitors can walk across to take in the best scenic views across the trail. This trail is easy to access, as it is near the metro Atlanta area in the city of Roswell. The parking lot is also charter bus friendly for larger groups. This area would be great for school field trips, church youth groups, and sports team bonding. Rent a charter bus and experience the beautiful Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill today!

Murphy Candler Trail at Murphy Candler Park

Murphy Candler Trail is the perfect hiking trail for beginners or those looking to take a shorter stroll along their Atlanta area trip. Located in the heart of Brookhaven, just between downtown Atlanta and Norcross, Murphy Candler Park is a great spot to escape the big city, and take in the beautiful Georgia nature. The one and a half mile loop has a scarce amount of elevation, making it a great trail for both running and walking. Take in the wooded forestry around the glassy lake and take a hike along the gorgeous Murphy Candler Trail. This is also a great spot to enjoy bird watching around the Atlanta area. This charter bus friendly stop is a must along your group’s Atlanta itinerary!

 

 

 

 

 

These gorgeous hiking trails are perfect for guests of all ages looking to get active in the metro Atlanta area! If you are interested in taking a group to any one of these beautiful nature trails, you can get an instant quote for charter bus transportation here: Get My Instant Quote or you can call our office at (706) 314-8684 to get a quote today!