Bamboo Forest via East Palisades Loop in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The Bamboo Forest via East Palisades Loop offers a unique hiking experience that brings you close to nature while being conveniently located near Atlanta. Hikers can enjoy views of the Chattahoochee River, traverse through a small but enchanting bamboo forest, and explore sections with striking rock outcroppings along the river's edge. The route also features scenic overlooks, where the surrounding landscape and wildlife make for peaceful pauses during the hike. #Hiking #Loop #River #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 188 m
- Maximum elevation: 310 m
- Elevation loss: 185 m
- Minimum elevation: 233 m
- Moving time: 1 h 46 m
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.9 mph
- Total time: 2 h 2 m
- Global speed: 2.0 mph
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- Distance: 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 188 m
- Maximum elevation: 310 m
- Elevation loss: 185 m
- Minimum elevation: 233 m
- Moving time: 1 h 46 m
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.9 mph
- Total time: 2 h 2 m
- Global speed: 2.0 mph
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Name: Bamboo Forest via East Palisades Loop in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: East Palisades, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30339, United States (33.87841 -84.44198)
Coordinates: 33.87778 -84.44304 33.89382 -84.43496
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East Palisades and Bamboo Forest Loop
United States > Georgia > Fulton County > Atlanta
Starting from the Whitewater Creek side of the East Palisades unit, this loop follows the wooded bank of the Chattahoochee River upstream, passing rocky river edges, small islands, and open views across the water. At the northern end of the route, the path reaches the Bamboo Forest, a distinctive riverside…
Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 203 m • Maximum elevation: 310 m
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United States > Georgia > Fulton County > Atlanta
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