East Palisades Trailhead — Attraction in Atlanta

Parking here is very limited and terrible. They have boulders in the way were cars can park. A lady that comes often said there are typically a lot of break-ins in the parking lot and that she leaves her doors unlocked( i wouldn't suggest this) but her friend windows got broken there along with several other vehicles. When we pulled into the park drive way a police car was sitting on the side of the road. They do have 1 handicap parking space. The trail maps are numbered with no words which isn't helpful. We were hoping to make it to the bamboo and had to ask people passing which resulted in inaccurate information and finally after a hour hike someone told us it was at the farthest end which would be another hour. This park needs an upgrade with its direction map, parking, and drive way to the trail. One car can go at a time because of how narrow the road is which is unsafe and a car had to back up to let us out. The trail had a great incline that gave a great workout and it had nice views. Some of the bridges on the trail where dysfunctional with trees falling across it or...

I am an Atlanta native and I went here for the first time with my husband on January 1st. The parking is atrocious and it feels like you’re going down and random concrete path to get there. Be ready to dodge some cars on the way in people are really coming and going we got lucky and got a spot toward the front. Lots of people and dogs! My two dogs loved it and had a blast there’s a great view of the river as soon as you walk in from the parking lot it’s gorgeous! There were people fishing but it’s cold so mostly just some pups in the water but again the view is amazing. The trail is mostly gravel and soil but there are some awesome bridges hidden in there as well. I wouldn’t recommend this for very young children unless you want to hold them the whole time. You walk a few miles along the river and there comes a point where you have to go up or go back we went up and boy did it pay off! The view from the top was incredible I really can’t believe this is my first time going here but we will be coming...

Wonderful hike down to the Chattahoochee River. When you arrive the signage says it is five dollars to enter the trail, I have not seen any previous reviews mentioning the five dollar entry fee. After speaking with a couple people that came off the trail they mentioned to me that the park isn’t usually patrolled or monitored anymore. And with that being said, make sure you lock up your valuables or take them with you. It is a little poke in the woods before you get to the parking lot with very minimal parking. Once you walk down the trail, you will come across the dog beach, which for some reason on the map says that it is closed, but it is very much open and accessible just as an FYI for anyone that can’t make the hike down and back up. All around great hidden gem in Buckhead would definitely recommend for a afternoon...