Naturalist Day Hikes
Why go on a Sure Foot Day Hike?
- Explore new trails, parks and greenspaces
- Meet other people who also love nature
- Your knowledgable guide will explain details about flora, fauna, and natural history you may never have noticed
- Sure Foot guides know the trails, are experienced in the woods, and are trained as Wilderness First Responders, just in case
Sure Foot Adventures offers five types of day hikes:
- Intown Hikes (1.5-3 miles)
- Evening Hikes (1-2 miles)
- Full Moon Hikes (1-2 miles)
- Metro Atlanta Hikes (4-6 miles)
- North Georgia Mountain Hikes (5-8 miles, a full-day experience)
Intown Hikes
Want to avoid the long drive to the mountains but still experience the creeks, waterfalls, and forests? Our Intown Hikes are a perfect way to explore nature without leaving the city. With your Sure Foot Naturalist Guide, you’ll get to learn things about the flora and fauna you might never have noticed.
- Difficulty rating: Easy
- Suitable for: All ages
- Distance: 1.5-3 miles
- Elevation change: Minimal
- Destinations include: Henderson Park, Whittier Mills, Reynolds Preserve, Arabia summit loop, Constitution Lakes, Cascade Springs, Morningside Nature Preserve, Heritage Park, Deep Dene & Frazer Forest
- Contact us to schedule one!
Evening Hikes
The forest looks completely different at sunset and after dark! The sounds, shadows, and colors are amazing. With Sure Foot, you can have complete confidence in exploring intown nature preserves at dusk.
- Difficulty rating: Easy
- Suitable for: All ages
- Distance: 1-2 miles
- Elevation change: Minimal
- Destinations include: Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, Davidson-Arabia Park, Henderson Park
- Contact us to schedule one!
Full Moon Hikes
The silvery light of the full moon is a breathtaking sight. Combine that with the beauty of Mount Arabia and you have the recipe for an amazing evening and unforgettable adventure.
- Difficulty rating: Easy-Moderate
- Suitable for: All ages
- Distance: 1-2 miles
- Elevation change: Moderate
- Contact us to schedule one!
Metro Atlanta Hikes
Want an exciting outdoors experience, exercise, and a way to meet new friends? Our Metro Atlanta Hikes maximize time in nature and minimize time in the car. Some of the finest nature preserves in the state exist within thirty miles of downtown Atlanta, and your Sure Foot Naturalist Guide can’t wait to show you the beauty of the metro-area’s forests.
- Difficulty rating: Moderate
- Suitable for: Ages 8 and up
- Distance: 4-6 miles
- Elevation change: Moderate
- Destinations include: Kennesaw Mountain, Stone Mountain Cherokee Trail, Jones Bridge, East Palisades Trail, Vickery Creek, Yellow River Park, Davidson-Arabia Park, Gold Branch, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Cochran Mill Park, Boundary Waters Park, Olde Rope Mill Park, Island Ford
- Contact us to schedule one!
North Georgia Mountain Hikes
You’ll want to bring your camera for these hikes. We have chosen our favorite destinations in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and invite you for a full-day adventure. Along the trail, your Sure Foot Naturalist Guide will introduce you to the flora and fauna of the mountains.
- Difficulty rating: Moderate-Strenuous
- Suitable for: Ages 10 and up
- Distance: 6-8 miles
- Elevation change: Moderate-Strenuous
- Destinations include: Rabun Bald, Dicks Creek Falls, Amicalola Falls, Panther Creek Falls, Vogel State Park, Blood Mountain, Rocktown
- Contact us to schedule one!