Things to Do in Fulton County

Fulton County offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, riverine environments, and dense forests. Over 1,100 routes are available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.63 stars.

Popular hiking trails are found in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which includes the East Palisades and Bamboo Forest Loop. Other notable locations are the Big Creek Greenway, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and Jones Bridge Trail. More information can be found in the Hiking in Fulton County guide.

Yes, Fulton County offers easy hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. The Chattahoochee Nature Center features six trails, and Fernbank Forest has an easy 1.7-mile (2.7 km) outer loop. Guides like Easy hikes in Fulton County provide specific recommendations.

Popular cycling routes include sections of the Big Creek Greenway, which offers paved trails. Touring routes like the Atlanta to Stone Mountain via the Stone Mountain Trail (38.3 miles / 61.6 km) and the Sandy Springs to Powder Springs via the Silver Comet Trail (46.7 miles / 75.2 km) are also available. Explore more in the Road Cycling Routes in Fulton County guide.

Yes, mountain biking options exist in Fulton County. Aerotropolis Nature Park in the City of South Fulton offers a 48-acre wooded forest with infrastructure for mountain biking. Big Creek Park in Roswell also supports youth mountain bike programs. The MTB Trails in Fulton County guide provides further details.

Trails in Fulton County feature diverse natural elements such as the Chattahoochee River, dense forests, and rolling hills. Specific highlights include the Bamboo Forest in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the 30-foot (9.1 m) waterfall at Vickery Creek Falls. The Chattahoochee Nature Center offers views of Kingfisher Pond and a bald eagle aviary.

Yes, trails with waterfalls are present in Fulton County. The Vickery Creek Falls via Vickery Creek Loop Trail is a popular option, featuring a 30-foot (9.1 m) waterfall cascading over the historic Roswell Mill dam. More waterfall-specific routes can be found in the Waterfall hikes in Fulton County guide.

The Big Creek Greenway is a multi-use trail system in Alpharetta and Roswell. It provides both paved and unpaved sections suitable for hikers and cyclists of various skill levels. The greenway meanders through the Big Creek flood plain, offering a tranquil natural setting.

The Silver Comet Trail is a fully paved trail built on abandoned railroad lines. It extends for 61.5 miles (99 km) from Smyrna to the Alabama state line, offering a peaceful trek over creeks and through small towns. A section of this trail is accessible from Fulton County.

Komoot offers several guides for Fulton County, including Hiking in Fulton County, Easy hikes in Fulton County, Running Trails in Fulton County, and Road Cycling Routes in Fulton County. Guides for mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking are also available.

For general inquiries, the official website for Fulton County, Georgia, is fultoncountyga.gov. The general customer service phone number for Fulton County is 404-612-4000.