Two books, 125 hikes, all in metro Atlanta

Atlanta’s hidden forests are among the city’s best-kept secrets. In this guidebook, outdoor leaders Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey recommend sixty-one hikes inside and on Atlanta’s I-285 perimeter. From well-known forests along Atlanta’s Beltline and Chattahoochee River to memorable Constitution Lakes and verdant Cascade Springs, intown Atlanta hiking is your opportunity to experience historical ruins, urban art, original-growth forests, and peaceful nature trails in the city.

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As hikers explore the woodland coves, creek-side trails, wooded hilltops, and rocky mountains contained in this guidebook, it’s easy to forget that every trail in this book is in a suburban neighborhood. Whilte each of the more than sixty hikes described by Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey is within an hour drive of downtown, these hidden suburban forests transport hikers so much further away.

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Sample Chapter

These hikes are suitable for experienced and beginning hikers of all ages. Each route includes maps, complete hiking directions, trailhead location, and even public transit access information. There’s no need to drive to the mountains to get out on the trail. These two books let you visit wildlife areas, nature preserves, and historic sites without leaving the city.