Vickery Creek (Via Riverside Road) - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Vickery Creek (Via Riverside Road)
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Roswell
Rating:
Directions:	From GA 400 North: Take exit 6, Northridge Road. Turn Right onto Northridge and go to the Roswell Road intersection. Turn Right; travel 2 miles to the intersection of Roswell Road and Riverside Road. Turn Right onto Riverside, cross Vickery Creek and make an immediate left to the unit.
Total Hike Distance:	2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Vickery Creek Parking Area
Trails Used:	Red, Blue Trails
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	Chattahoochee National Recreation Area 1978 Island Ford Parkway Atlanta, GA 30350 By Phone: Island Ford Visitor Contact Station 678-538-1200 Park Dispatch 770-952-0370 Emergency Number 678-538-1273 Non-emergency Number
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This short in-out, backtrack hike starts just off Riverside Road in Roswell and climbs over a series of short ridges then descends to a made-made waterfall that was once the site of an old mill. The ruins of the 19th century mill can be seen along the creek a short distance from the mill managers house at Allenbrook (which still stands today). About 0.3 miles downstream from the waterfall is a covered bridge that offers spectacular views up and down Vickery Creek. Hikers of all skill levels will enjoy this moderate terrain, and a more challenging route can be planned by following the Yellow and Red trails which make a wide loop in the northern and eastern sections of the park.