Saturday, November 15th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Akers Mill, Palisades West Unit.
Join National Park Service Ranger Jerry Hightower for a summer afternoon walk in search of wildflowers, ferns, and signs of wildlife. Enjoy the beautiful forest, grand vistas of Thornton and Devil’s Race Course Shoals, and the dramatic palisades. This is an extraordinarily scenic area with the steep cliffs of Devil’s Stair Steps rising from the waters of the Narrows at Diving Rock Beach. We will proceed up river to Sandy Point before beginning our return. This is a great opportunity to maybe see a Great Blue Heron take wing, spot a salamander, or see the prints of previous night’s wildlife in the mud. Please join us for this walk through an area of fantastic beauty.
Location: Akers Mill, Palisades West Unit. We will meet in the parking area; 2361 Akers Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Facilities: Located at Devil’s Stair Step three quarters of the way thought the hike
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous with a steep ¼ mile return to the parking area
Bring: Dress for the weather, bring a hat, and wear shoes suitable for a forest trail. Bring water
and snacks, binoculars, or a hand lens if you wish.
Note: A daily entrance fee or annual pass is needed.
A $5 daily parking pass or annual pass is required at all Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area park units. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead or online: https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/fees.htm
If you have any questions please reach out to chat_interpretation@nps.gov





