41st Annual Halloween Hikes @ Chattahoochee Nature Center
10.23.26| 6:00PM
Beat the heat and join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a refreshing summer walk at Island Ford! We’ll explore the pond, visit Falling Branch to uncover hidden stream life, and stroll along the riverbank where wildlife sightings abound. Keep an eye out for geese, ducks, a great blue heron fishing in the shallows—or even a Midland Water Snake. With a little luck, we might spot an osprey or a soaring bald eagle!
Meeting Point: In front of the Island Ford Visitor Center
Facilities: Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Visitor Center
Difficulty: Fairly easy walking on level ground around the pond. Slippery rocks and mud in and along Falling Branch. Brief uphill returning to Hewlett Lodge from River. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.
What to Bring: Water, weather-appropriate clothing, and water shoes or closed-toe sandals. Flip flops are strongly discouraged.
Entrance Fee: A daily entrance fee or annual park pass is required, and can be purchased in the Visitor Center or online at nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Youth: All youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Register to attend here: Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
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Chattahoochee RiverLands Pedestrian Trail Bridge
The City of Smyrna and Trust for Public Land are exploring a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Chattahoochee River. This bridge could improve connections between existing and planned trail systems in Smyrna and Atlanta while creating new opportunities for recreation, mobility, and access to the river. Share your input on project priorities, potential uses, and how this connection could serve the community.
