Ignatius House
Location: North Central Georgia
Trip Starts: Ignatius House
Trip Ends: Ignatius House
Total Distance: 0.5 mile
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Trails Used: Ignatius House Trail
Trail Traffic: Light
Trip Type: Day Hike
More Information:
Ignatius House
6700 Riverside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 255-0503
Highlights:
This short loop hike starts at the Ignatius House and descends via a series of wooden steps to the Chattahoochee River. Here it turns back along a small creek with a beautiful waterfall and gradually climbs back up to the Ignatius House. The trail is very well maintained with a number of wooden bridges and decks for viewing both the river and the beautiful waterfall. Since this is private property, please get permission before visiting this area.
More Details:
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