Sope Creek Trail – Scribner Family Cemetery loop from Riverwood International Charter School
Sope Creek Trail – Scribner Family Cemetery loop from Riverwood International Charter School
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Sope Creek Trail – Scribner Family Cemetery loop from Riverwood International Charter School
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13.5km
200m
Mountain biking
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 1.46 km for 1.95 km
After 3.41 km for 3.40 km
Open: • Monday-Sunday: dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)
After 6.89 km for 688 m
Open: • Monday-Sunday: dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)
After 7.66 km for 434 m
Open: • Monday-Sunday: dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)
After 8.99 km for 540 m
After 9.53 km for 659 m
Open: • Monday-Sunday: dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)
After 10.2 km for 1.86 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.95 km
Views of the Chattahoochee River
Highlight • River
Tip by
7.23 km
Sope Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
8.48 km
Scribner Family Cemetery
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
9.80 km
Cochran Shoals Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
10.9 km
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Highlight • River
Tip by
11.2 km
Trail along the Chattahoochee River
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
13.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.87 km
3.47 km
1.31 km
985 m
418 m
343 m
Surfaces
5.43 km
3.43 km
2.47 km
1.44 km
607 m
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Elevation
Highest point (310 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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Description
If you're looking for an easy mountain bike ride that packs in both natural beauty and a touch of history, the Sope Creek Trail – Scribner Family Cemetery loop from Riverwood International Charter School is a solid choice. This 8.4-mile (13.5 km) route, with a gentle 644 feet (196 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in just over an hour, making it perfect for a quick, engaging spin for all skill levels.
What to expect on Sope Creek Trail – Scribner Family Cemetery loop from Riverwood International Charter School
The ride takes you through beautiful hardwood forests, offering glimpses of Sope Creek, a tumbling tributary of the Chattahoochee River. You'll navigate a mix of flowy singletrack and some gravel sections, with enjoyable descents and a few hilly, rocky spots. The highlight for many is the historical Scribner Family Cemetery, though reaching it involves a fairly steep, rooty ascent that adds a bit of a challenge. This route is generally considered easy, making it suitable for most skill levels, but be prepared for those short, technical climbs and rooty sections.
Planning your visit
Before you head out, be aware there's a $5 daily parking fee for the Sope Creek trails. The area is multi-use, shared with hikers and runners, and the mountain bike trails are directional by day, so keep an eye out for signs. Given its popularity as one of the most accessible mountain biking trails near Atlanta, it can get busy, so consider an early start for a quieter experience.
Trail details
- Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
- Elevation gain: 644 feet (196 metres)
- Difficulty: easy
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 6 minutes
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