Guided Hike: Mulberry Creek

Park Event · Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area · Aug 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM–11:30 AM

Join the National Park Service and enjoy summer wildflowers, wildlife, and learn more of the area’s natural and cultural history. This is a leisurely hike along this fairly level trail, which passes by several types of important river bottomland wetlands and returns along the river.

The wetlands attract more birds and a greater diversity of birds than other habitats. However, with several types of habitats converging along this trail, it is a great place for wildlife in general. This area is a designated National Wildlife Viewing Area.

It’s hard to imagine this area under cultivation. Yet that was the case for perhaps centuries. In the late 19th century and early twentieth century the Powers Family and then J.C. Hyde and his family cultivated corn in the narrow river floodplain where today we view mostly the marvels of nature.

Location

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Johnson Ferry North Unit; we will meet in the lower gravel parking area; 301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Georgia, 30068.

Facilities

Located next to the NOC pavilion

Difficulty

This hike will be leisurely. Note: This walk is not suitable for very young children.

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.

Register at chattahoocheeparks.org/events

Source: National Park Service (public domain).