Rottenwood Creek drops far below the trail to the right. The meanders through switchbacks, beginning a steep climb towards Akers Mill Road. Several side trails depart on the trail’s right, offering access to the creekbed, a popular swimming hole for dogs. The trail crosses a wooden boardwalk and then crosses the creek via a large wood and metal bridge. The paved trail arcs to the northwest, following the contours of the tumbling Rottenwood Creek on the left. This stretch of the West Palisades is remote, and makes for a great trail run or fantastic urban hike check out our review of the West Palisades Trail at Akers Drive for photos and details. Several dirt side trails depart on trail right, diving into the forest along the river’s banks. The trail crosses a bridge spanning Rottenwood Creek before arcing northwest. Views of the Chattahoochee River open wide after the trail ducks out from under the towering overpass, and the river’s flow is often glassy and reflective in this stretch. The highway’s enormous concrete supports tower cathedral-like over the wide, smooth-flowing river, a juxtaposition of nature and urban infrastructure.
The trail passes under a highway overpass at just over. The river’s banks and rocky shoals are prime habitats for wildlife, including deer, geese, and heron. The adventure departs from the West Palisades Trailhead at Paces Mill Park near Vinings ( view maps and driving directions), traveling northeast and following the Chattahoochee River’s banks. Keep left at fork to Interstate 75 S/Cumberland Boulevard, go 0.6 miles.Paces Mill Park on the West Palisades Trail: the run.Take exit 20 – Interstate 75 S/US 41/Cumberland Boulevard.
West Palisades / Rottenwood Creek Trail Map
Rottenwood creek running trail update#
I hear you can also reach the Cochran Shoals section from West Palisades through some “unofficial” connector trails in the woods – I haven’t tried this yet, but wil update this entry when I do. For the extremely adventurous, add in the sope creek section of the Cochran Shoals course and add 4 more miles to hit around 13.5 total.Ĭlick here for more info and trail maps of the Cochran Shoals and Sope Creek sections. It is a great scenic run with hills to start, flat throughout the main run and a few rolling hills and a downhill run at the end. From here you can add the Cochran Shoals loop, run back to the West Palisades course and run back to the parking lot for a grand total of roughly 9.5 miles. Run northeast through the Powers Ferry traffic light to the entrance into the Cochran Shoals park. West Palisades and Cochran Shoals Long RunĪnother option here is to put in a long run and head out of the parking lot onto Interstate North Parkway.
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