Monday Morning at Simpsonwood Park

Let's enjoy a moderately paced hike at Simpsonwood this morning.  The area is heavily wooded and beautiul, with a creek running through the park and a trail that skirts the Chattahoohee River.

Simpsonwood Park is a  223 acre park that was once the site of a convention center, but ultimately became the property of the county and is now preserved as a park for public use.  The park has a 3 mile loop trail that is remarkable in its beauty and its assortment of extraordinary trees.  It is virtually a hardwood forest in many places!  In all, there are around 5 miles of unpaved trails within the park. Simpsonwood Park is named after Ludie Simpson who donated the land to the Methodist Church. Now a Gwinnett County park, it borders the Chattahoochee River, directly across the river from the Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It has about 5 miles of unpaved trails, including an approximately 3-mile-long loop trail. Although the park land no longer belongs to the Methodist Church, its chapel remains and can be rented for events.

The trail is easy on the feet with hard packed dirt surfaces and mild elevation changes.  It's ideal for folks who haven't hiked a great deal and who can't handle great distances or steep hills.  Parking is free, and a restroom facility is available next to the parking lot.  Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on leash and their trail messes must be removed.  Remember, the AOC follows a "Leave No Trace" policy on all events.

Parking lot is to the left after you drive in . . .  or if the lot is full, continue straight down the road to additional parking.

Coordinates: 33.984862,   -84.245481

Bathrooms are available!

Free parking