Normally, we like to talk about the bigger hikes in Georgia — the ones that have rewarding endings at well-known waterfalls in the area. However, there are quite a few hikes in our state that wind up at a place unfamiliar to most. Perhaps exploring a place one might call…hidden. There are enough places in Georgia that exact pure beauty — nature at its finest. However, there is one place in particular that is worth exploring. Why? Because it’s a memorable hike that will lead you to someplace truly unforgettable. Check out Cascade Springs Nature Preserve for an epic easy hike in Georgia.

Cascade Springs Nature Preserve is 120 acres of tranquil, green space tucked into southwest Atlanta.
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It starts with a very short hike from a chain-link fenced parking lot area.
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Don't be fooled by the trailhead. This easy hike in Georgia is full of stunning sights.
Nobody would suspect just how wondrous the preserve is, especially from the looks of the parking lot.
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Nothing special, right? But beyond the parking lot and the chain-linked fence sits something majestic.

 

Walk inside, a little away from the hustle-and-bustle, and soon you'll be surrounded by something that can't be replicated — the enchantment that is nature.
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When hiking the short trail, you'll come across an amalgam of things that are wonderfully spectacular.
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You'll walk along the same boardwalks that Civil War Troops built as a line of defense in the nearby battle of Utoy Creek.
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You'll also be able to spot the stone structure, moss-covered and beautiful, that was once a nearby pump house.
You'll also wander through the trails of streams and creeks, trickling slowly, the only sounds you'll be able to hear from within.
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The trail approaches a boulder-ridden valley, before meeting the Cascade Springs waterfall at 1.3 miles.
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The falls in Cascade Springs is one of the most beautiful places in the entire state.
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Here, you can find solitude and tranquility, meandering through the banks of the gathering pools. It's a hidden gem at the end of a short, but rewarding trail.
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Check out a quick tour of the falls thanks to YouTuber iamMysticK |〉 Visions.

What do you think of this easy hike in Georgia? Have you ever been to Cascade Springs Nature Preserve? Let us know about your experience! Or for more of what to expect from this hiking trail, visit the Alltrails website.

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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, 2852 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA