Boardwalk River Trail
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
770-992-2055
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a private, non-profit environmental education facility in Roswell, Georgia located next to the Chattahoochee River. The nature center has an indoor interpretive center with live fish, snakes, turtles and an interactive area for kids. Outside, there is a paved walking trail that takes you past beavers, bald eagles, and a number of species of owls and hawks. Six short trails circle the property and range in length from 0.16 to 0.5 miles.
This hike on the River Boardwalk Trail actually takes place across Willeo Road and along a boardwalk situated in the Chattahoochee River basin. It is marked by purple blazes and has excellent views of the river. During our hike, floods damaged a section of the boardwalk which made it necessary to backtrack. However, we enjoyed this short hike which is great for small kids or for anyone looking for a leisurely stroll along the river.
- click for more photos from this day hike along the Chattahoochee River: December 27, 2009
- click for a trip report from this walk at the Chattahoochee Nature Center: December 27, 2009 (password required)
- click for a map of where the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is located in Atlanta
- click for a trail and park map for the Chattahoochee National Recreational Area
- click for a map of parks in the City of Roswell
- click for another hike at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in November 2012
- click to access the trailbook Best Hikes Near Atlanta which has more hikes around the City of Atlanta
- click to access the guidebook Hiking Georgia which has more hikes in Georgia
The Boardwalk River Trail can only be accessed when the Chattahoochee Nature Center is open. So check in at main entrance (and expect to pay a fee). The Nature Center has a very cool raptor center outside – so it’s worth the price of admission.