Thompson Buckhead

The multi-use greenway runs through the heart of Buckhead. Parking at Sarah Smith Elementary School Intermediate Campus off Wieuca Road NE or Sarah Smith Elementary School off Old Ivy Rd NE is only available during non-school hours. However, parking is also available along Old Ivy Road NE at the north end of the trail and Adina Drive at the south end of the trail. Accessibility: There are 3 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Wieuca Road NE at the Sarah Smith...

This trail is short and well maintained by the nature preserve. It loops around the creek using two bridges and is very good for small children. Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting 30 acres in North Buckhead; home of the 3-mile Blueway Trail. Blue Heron offers hands-on education programming for children and adults of all ages: bhnp.org

This trail winds through dense, jungle-like vegetation, with diverse and varying landscapes to enjoy. With some changes in elevation, this trail is somewhat brief but can provide a decent challenge. The major payoff is a spot on the river underneath the suspension bridge, affectionately called "Dog Beach" by locals, where hikers allow their dogs to play in the water while off-leash.

This trail sits on the north side of Atlanta winding through Tanyard Creek Park. It offers visitors the most picturesque views which includes a CSV railroad trestle. Even though this trail is still in the city, hikers will feel a sense of comfortable solitude in nature. The trail runs next to the Bobby Jones Golf Course and is great for hiking, running, or biking.

A 3-mile loop around Atlanta's largest park. Very family-friendly park and trail. Some hills, but it’s very stroller friendly and dog friendly. Accessibility: There are 6 designated accessible spaces in the large paved parking lot off of West Wieuca Road Northwest at the north end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt or concrete (with railings at bridges). It is typically 4 to 6 feet wide (with some wider passing spaces)....