Ranger-Led Hike: Mulberry Creek Loop

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 pace 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 19 th 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.