Palisades West Trail — Attraction in Vinings

Ive been on many trails i consider better but with this trail just inside the perimeter, the location couldnt be more convenient. Once you're down by the river toward the east side of tye trail, you'll forget you're in a city. No road noise there. West side is also along the river but also along cumberland parkway and leads to a park area. Center is a more elevated area in the trees. Lots of inclines there but the terrain is mild. East end, the deeper you go the more difficult it gets till it becomes impassable (at this point you are off the marked trail) and along the way there are some nice rock face scenery across the wide rocky river and even a couple of hidden sandy beaches. 4 stars because it can get a bit crowded at times and i cant bring my truck on the trail to drop kayaks even though itd be a perfect place for it (probably bc of foot traffic) overall, good trail. I walk it more than any other cause its in walking...

Palisades West Trail was nice to go for a two hour walk.

I accessed the trail by car from Akers Mills Rd. The trail winds down to the Chattahoochee river and the trail was well marked. Along the river there are sections where you have to climb up or down over boulders because of the elevator change but it was not too difficult. A part of the section along the river you have to step on rocks that are in the water to continue on the trail so wear good hiking boots to protect your feet. Also, I like a good hiking stick...

This is an excellent trail for running, walking or hiking. It's challenging slope is demanding if you're going up or down and the stretch down by the river is truly beautiful. I take a picture almost every time I'm down there! I would recommend the alternate trail past the parking area, it's on your right just a bit down the road and you'll come to a parking lot. There are usually other people out enjoying it as well so you won't always be alone on the trail for anyone that has that concern. Definitely...