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| Hike Name:
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Vickery Creek (Via Riverside Road) |
| Country:
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United States |
| State / Region:
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Georgia |
| Nearby Town:
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Roswell |
| Rating:
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| Directions:
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From GA 400 North: Take exit 6, Northridge Road. Turn Right onto Northridge and go to the Roswell Road intersection. Turn Right; travel 2 miles to the intersection of Roswell Road and Riverside Road. Turn Right onto Riverside, cross Vickery Creek and make an immediate left to the unit. |
| Total Hike Distance:
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2.00
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| Hike Difficulty:
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Moderate
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| Permit Required:
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No |
| Hike Starts:
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Vickery Creek Parking Area |
| Hike Ends:
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Vickery Creek Parking Area |
| Trails Used:
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Red, Blue Trails |
| Hike Type:
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In and Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Back Country Campsites:
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No |
| Back Country Water Sources:
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Streams |
| Management:
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National Park Service |
| Contact Information:
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Chattahoochee National Recreation Area
1978 Island Ford Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30350
By Phone:
Island Ford Visitor Contact Station
678-538-1200
Park Dispatch
770-952-0370 Emergency Number
678-538-1273 Non-emergency Number
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| Best Season:
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Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users:
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Hikers, Dogs |
| Hike Summary:
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This short in-out, backtrack hike starts just off Riverside Road in Roswell and climbs over a series of short ridges then descends to a made-made waterfall that was once the site of an old mill. The ruins of the 19th century mill can be seen along the creek a short distance from the mill managers house at Allenbrook (which still stands today). About 0.3 miles downstream from the waterfall is a covered bridge that offers spectacular views up and down Vickery Creek. Hikers of all skill levels will enjoy this moderate terrain, and a more challenging route can be planned by following the Yellow and Red trails which make a wide loop in the northern and eastern sections of the park.
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| Road Conditions:
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Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
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