Greenway Walking Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Greenway Walking Trail |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Alpharetta |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | North Point Mall Trailhead: Driving northbound on North Point Parkway halfway between Mansell and Haynes Bridge Roads, find the greenway sign directly across from Haverty's Furniture. Parking is located in a wooded area. Restrooms are available at that location. 800 feet south of this entrance is the NorthPoint Village retail center. Walk behind the shops to the stairway that leads to the wetlands mulch trail. Note: The stairs are not A.D.A. accessible. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | North Point Mall Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Walking Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
| Management: | City Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department 1825 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: 678-297-6000 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Big Creek Greenway is a 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek. The greenway is used by walkers, joggers, and bikers - although dirt bike trails are located on the east side of the creek 2/5 mile south of Webb Bridge Road. This hike near Big Creek uses a portion of the concrete greenway and a portion of the dirt walking trail to complete a 1.5 mile loop. There are a few access points to the trail, but we used the Mansell Road/North Point Mall trailhead which sits behind the Haverty's Furniture. It is easy to miss so watch carefully for a sign near the entrance. The dirt portion of the route is much less heavily used than the paved trail. Both follow a series of streams in a ravine that is surrounded by corporate buildings and retail stores. Yet even in the winter months, you don't really notice the suburbs that are very active above. The forest is heavily wooded and sits low enough that it is well insulated from the commerce near North Point Mall. |
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