Fall into Fun with Hike Along Atlanta's Sope Creek

By Joy L. Woodson

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper cordially invites you to join Naturalist and Park Ranger Jerry Hightower for a hike through the natural and human history of the Sope Creek Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We will stroll through a ridge top hardwood forest and wind down to the east bank of Sope Creek.

Crossing over to the west bank we will cross into a different time where you may discover the historic uses of common wildflowers, the history of the massive stone mill ruins and how the creek got its name. Learn fascinating facts and a fable or two about the diverse and abundant flora and fauna of this extraordinary natural area surrounded by urban and suburban developments.

Jerry has been exploring Sope Creek and its surrounding forest for over half a century and his insights, personal history, and stories make for an interesting morning. Some of his stories are even truthful.

If you join us, don’t forget to bring water and trail snacks, dress for the weather, and wear very comfortable hiking shoes. You may wish to bring binoculars, hand lens, notebook, and camera.

Event Details

• Who: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed
• What: A family hike along Sope Creek (moderate trail)
• When: Saturday, Sept. 13; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Sope Creek, 3760 Paper Mill Road; Marietta, Georgia 30068
• Cost: $15, adults; $5, children (CRK members receive a discount of $5 on adult registration.)

Click here to register or visit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s website for more information on this and other events on the ’Hooch.

(Photo credit: Joy Woodson/Chattahoochee Riverkeeper)