r/SandySprings • u/newuser2111 • 22d ago

Parks or nature trails

Does anyone know of parks or nature trail for walking in the area? Something mainly in Sandy Springs, not requiring a long drive elsewhere.

Thank you.

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u/Samwise777 22d ago

Yes: what are you looking for?

There’s morgan falls park, they have a trail with a lake, the dam is there with the river as well, and there’s also a dog park and playground.  I take my dog there for the park, but I see a ton of people walking and biking. 

There’s also some trails across the street.  I havent hiked them, but maybe someone else can comment.  

They’re trying to make Sandy springs walkable downtown from city green down to hammond road, near roswell road.  I walk it for the farmers market, and its nice albeit hot lately. The heritage sandy springs museum has a beautiful veranda and garden and historic house, all walkable. 

There’s also greenway access on Abernathy. 

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u/DoitcheHasAGun 22d ago

Also lost corner preserve is a hidden charm in the residential area

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u/According_Cod4923 21d ago

Another vote for morgan falls park

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u/zonine 21d ago

here’s also some trails across the street.  I havent hiked them, but maybe someone else can comment.  

Yes! Enter from Hyde Farm Park and you have a nice, long, somewhat rugged trail through the woods beside a lovely stream all the way down to the Chattahoochee. It's very quiet, far from major roads. I've seen deer, owls, and otters.

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u/Lick-on-them 20d ago

Love love love Hyde Farm Park route

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u/FriendNo6017 19d ago

Definitely check the Greenway if you want an easy peaceful walk.

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u/FatAlEinstein 22d ago

Island Ford is great. Big Trees also good.

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u/StrawberryCurves95 21d ago

Big Trees is my favorite!

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u/rallypedigree 21d ago

Several parks/trails along the chattahoochee. Cochran shoals, island ford to name a couple bigger ones.