Its a fun hike to get here. I wish the trail was better marked. A cool relic of the Confederacy, destroyed by Union troops as a legitimate military target. The shear vastness of the complex inspires imaginations.

Great short hike. I did a 2.5 mile loop but you can make your hike longer or shorter. Exploring the mill ruins and hopping rocks along the shoal was cool. Don’t forget to stop by the lake. Also if you cross over one of the mountain biking trails be sure to pay attention so you don’t get hit. Enjoy the trails!!

Shaded picnic area, easy walking trails, bike trails, interesting ruins and the creek you can spend some time at/in. The kids loved it.

This was a great hike! There were a ton of trees down after a storm, but it was still fun.

Fantastic trails! Youll find the Mill easily enough if you pay attention to marks left by folks. This is a fantastic place for photoshoots if you beat the crowd there.

This place is amazingly beautiful, with a great array of trails for biking and hiking. Very easy hike.

Great little place to go on an easy hike with the family. The ruins and creek (river?) are cool, and pretty. Parking is limited and would probably have been frustrating if we hadn’t gotten there early.

Amazing hiking spot with incredible ruins and great creek to walk around! The trails are a little confusing but there are maps throughout

Nice and peaceful hiking trail. Great place to visit for clearing your mind while being in nature.

We love this trail. There are many twists and turns you can actually get lost, which is fun if you like to get lost. There are bike trails or walking only trails and the creek is super fun to play in. The ruins of the paper mill is nice and just sitting on the rocks and imaging life before is a wonderful way to spend your time...it allows you to see birds, butterflies, snakes and other wonders that nature brings.

Got a chance to go there for some family pictures and it was gorgeous. The hikes are easy enough to do in dress shoes.

Biking trails. Hiking trails. Easy hike, especially for kids. Some sanded areas near the creek. The ruins are pretty cool.

A beautiful historical remnant. Highly recomend to anyone wanting to see something new. It took a few tries to visit on an uncrowded weekend because its sometimes quite the hotspot during the pandemic. They were lined up down the entrance for a parking spot at one point!

Great walk/hike around the park. The ruins were great. Once native land, then settled, a fortune made, destroyed by war, rebuilt, then burned again, now ruins. The pond was cool as well. I did notice it was 73 there and 82 degrees 5 miles away near Suntrust Park. I highly encourage people go see these ruins and park.

Awesome hike with some wading in the creek at the end. The ruins are fun to explore. Great, easy hike for kids!

On a Saturday afternoon not knowing what to do, decided to go on a trek to this place and it was one of the biggest surprise for me. The place was stunning green and the trails are not very tough but challenging. Chattahoochee river has a branch in this place the view was heaven. You might not find enough water during summer but if you trek this place right after it rained, you should have the most beautiful look of this place. Good for dogs, cyclists and trail walking. The longest trail path is 9 miles. Worth visiting and spending time. If you are lucky, you will get to see one of the big snakes that live here

This is a great little spot for hiking and wading or swimming in the creek, as well as exploring the Paper Mill ruins. There are miles of trails, a pond, and the creek is lovely for cooling off on a hot summer day. Parking is limited so be patient.

Absolutely stunning. I felt very safe. The area and hiking trails are well kept.

Great, well marked paths that go to various ruins along Sope Creek - some ruins over two stories high. Water is available but no restrooms. Parking usually available except on busier weekends.

Easily one of the best hikes in Atlanta. When the water is low, you can hike right down along the river. Its super challenging and the scenery is outstanding.

It is a very nice place to hike and have some nice river time. There is also a pond if you like fishing. Also, there is a bike trail to bike.

Great network of trails but not enough blazes/maps to really keep up with your position within the trail network.

Really wooded and natural. Awesome ruins to explore with kids. The ruins are also accessible by road - but that also means that when youre hiking to the ruins you pass along the side of a road. Other than that, youd think you were hours from the city.

Interesting site and right next to a creek which makes it a great hike/family location. Just be careful on the way down the hill.

This is a such a beautiful place.The Sope Creek is stunning and the trail is nice.I used to take our kids to play around the creek and they loved it.

Love this trail. So pretty around the lake especially in the Spring. You can cover a lot of ground too. Not too lonely, not too crowded.

There are so many Beautiful thing to see from the walk down to the water

Nice fall day walk at Sope Creek. Quite steep with lots of rocks and roots. Can be slippery.

Beautiful place and fun for whole family

Great hiking. Some of the maps have been altered and one or two are missing, got turned around twice. Fortunately not too far.

Good amount of trails. Some a bit overrun with briars though. Pond is nice and the ruins and river are great places to quickly cool off. Decent amount of foot traffic.

Excellent, quiet spot to hike. As expected, it can get crowded on the weekends. The creek is accessible for swimming. Small portions of the hike are steep with large steps required. The trail was mostly accessible for a child under 2 to explore.

Nice hiking trails and close to home.

The still standing ruins along Sope Creek are pretty cool. The area is beautiful although the trails to access the ruins from the Park Service parking lot arent anything special, they are well kept and although rather easy they are more difficult than other trails in the area.

Very easy hike that leads to the ruins. Easy to walk around and in the ruins. Hope Creek is also a fun place to explore. In my opinion the trail markers could be a lot better but its pretty easy to figure it out. Parking does cost money but is covered by your America the beautiful pass if you have one. The terrain is easy enough for children or the elderly. Have fun!

It was great and a moderate hike to the ruins. Very cool.history.

Social distancing while being connected with family.

Nice trails and hiking areas. The pond is awfully dirty and stagnant. For fresher waters, head to the creek area. The trails are nice with varying elevations and turns. As you reach close to the creek area the path is rocky so walking might not be all that fun. During fall, depending on climate, you may get to see nice colors at the pond area and is actually very beautiful.

What a beautiful place to hike. Great trails well marked and fantastic scenery. I highly recommend this as a nice easy hike.

The hike is pretty legit serious but its nice.

Fun short hike. Dont forget to spend some time splashing in the creek.

Beautiful ruins, very nice hike good pla e for families of all ages

Sope Creek Paper Mills Ruins are on Sope Creek Trail which in its turn is a part of Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area. The area of the creek is very beautiful. The ruins by themselves are not impressive or interesting. But the 5 stars belong really to the creek area and trail.

Always love to come here. Beautiful!

The hike is a bit long for my little ones but they love the creek

Nice simple trail where you have alot of freedom to make your hike as long or short as you want. Parking is limited so earlier is better

I came here to do a photoshoot. I came a day early to scope out locations to shoot. We got lost because most of the maps on the markers were chipped or broken in half. It took us a long time to find the ruins and Sope creek as it was not labeled on the map.But after the frustrations of being lost, we finally found the Paper Mill Ruins and the creek. It was absolutely beautiful and totally worth getting lost. We didnt get to see the pond. We definitely plan to come here again and exploring the entire park.Tip #1: Parking is $5. Bring exact cash!Tip #2: The ruins and the creek are on Marker SC27. Its a little over a half mile walk. Follow the sound of the cars on Paper Mill Road.Tip #3: Wear comfortable shoes with good traction.

What a cool little set up! There are hike/bike trails with varying degrees of difficulty and you can stop by and see the ruins. Dog friendly but parking is very very minimal so on busy hours you will have to wait for someone to leave.

Great natural trails. Well marked easy hiking and fun for the family. Lots of history and the ruins are eerily beautiful.

Great place to walk and enjoy the creek. Very hilly! Make sure you bring water. Take a close look at a trail map before you get going. the trails to the right go to the little Lake the trails to the left go to the very large and beautiful Creek.

Nice trail! If you keep walking along the trail you can go down to the river and see the paper mills ruins. It is a really good place for kids to play and skip rocks. there is a nice landscape!

Nice hike great rushing waters. Great place to swim...

This place was gorgeous. It had several different trails with different difficulty levels. The trails are well maintained and the woods are beautiful. It is also pet friendly, which is great for my two pups. If you go here, you have to take the trail to the mill ruins. They are the highlight of the place. Also, be sure to bring cash as it is an envelope parking system.

We visited on Sunday, the temperature was perfect for this quick adventure. The trails were shaded, clean and beautiful! We saw squirrels, a garter snake, and a dewdrop spider. The ruins are beautiful, I loved how we could walk down and explore them. We couldnt do that at Sweetwater Creek. In case you have a little one... Our two year old handled the trails easily, he was wore out after we explored the ruins and I had to carry him back... Lol ... Some of the trail has a lot of roots and the one we took had a steep incline at one point so I wouldnt take a stroller, Im sure you could manage one but I dont think it would be worth the hassle. Our five year old walked the whole way, not a bad walk at all. Dont hold me to it but I think I read its 1.5 milles for the trail we took to the left. Take a pic of the map when you get there, the maps on the trails have been scratched off so you cant tell which way to go on some of them. Theres a picnic area at the entrance, bike paths and dog friendly. I didnt spot any restrooms which is the only downfall for the kids but its not far at all from other places so it was okay. Theres a drop box for the $5 parking fee or you can get the $40 annual pass. The history is pretty interesting also, give it a Google. (P.S. Dont wear flip flops or sandals lol my daughter and I picked very poor shoe choices for the terrain today)

Close to my house but dont use it enough. Great way place to walk and kids love playing on the rocks in the creek.

Hidden hikes of Atlanta - this is one of them. Paper Mill ruins provide great pics by the water, the trail loops around to a meandering hike up and down and off to a quiet pond. Depending on the season, the Creek is either full or slowly moving over rocks with lots of holes to play in. One of many parks that make up the Chattahoochee Rec Area. Short hike- 1.5 miles :)

I love ruins and its a nice hike.

Great spot to chill and listen to the creek, even with people around, you can enjoy your own solitude

One of the best trails. Best time to visit is around the morning. Easy hikes.

Short hike from the parking lot so great for kids. The paper mill ruins are cool to walk around. Love the creek and being able to sit and enjoy the peace of the rushing water.

Great small hike into a historical area! (Do not try to bring stroller. Lol)

This is one of my favorite spots, we used to come here when I was little. I recently brought some friends out here with me, we had a full-on picnic going! We played in the water and climb to the ruins. I call that a good day! If you have not visited here its definitely worth checking out. Its a cool little spot!

Nice trail for walking & biking. Make sure to go see the old mill

Great place to hike too not too far and good for kids and doggos too

Beautiful place to hike! Love looking at the ruins and finding new places to explore.

Love this place has some history of the south

Such a cool place to explore!

You can enjoy nature walk and creak.

Easy hikes, possible to walk on creek rocks, interesting sight with the ruins

These are the best ruins Ive been to in GA

This spot was so cool. The ruins are beautiful & the creek makes it even better

Lovely nature! Good place to hike with young kids. Ruins are interesting and the creek is beautiful. A lot of rocks for kids to climb on. Limited parking.

It was a little off trail but it is beautiful and the river next to it is breathtaking!

Beautiful place and hike

The ruins and water were beautiful. Will definitely go again.

Beautiful hike, lovely creek, the ruins are cool. More trails than you would expect and a good place to bring the family.

This is our most favorite go-to place for our dogs to cool off and play in the hot Georgia summer. If you like to meditate or just take natures beauty and sounds in, this is the place! Love the shady and woodsy trails. There is a splash of history (ruins) that kinda gives you the feeling of being taken back in time.

Love it. Nice trails, lovely ruins and a perfect river and pond. Perfect for hiking or bike riding

Best place to pack some fruits, a hammock and a book.

Great place to hang out. If you have kids make sure they have some water shoes and they find a spot to play in the water for a while. Its one of my favorite places in Georgia

This is an amazing place to explore!!

Really nice hiking area. Have to share parts with the bike trails, but good over all.

Great place to take your dog

Its a nice set of hiking trails. I like that some of the trails were for foot traffic only. Some of the signage could use some work. Many signs were missing, and some of those that were present had missing areas where some jackass had scratched off the important parts. I recommend keeping a picture of whole map on your phone.

Great hiking spot. Youll find branching trails, a lake with a fishing dock, explorable ruins, and a river with large rocks you can easily jump and walk between.

Great little easy trail and dog friendly

I have been meaning to go here for years and finally made it. There are ample trails and scenery. My only complaint is that there is no restroom.

Beautiful hiking so close to Atlanta. Was taken aback by how deep the trail goes

Very pretty trails through the woods that yields a rewarding view of the creek. Some blazes could be better marked...specifically to ensure you dont try to traverse a tall, slippery rockface. In other words, dont try to scale the rockface

Beautiful place full of places to have a peaceful sit down or take a long walk. The ruins are not only beautiful but also full of history. The pond is full of turtles and has a small dock where you can sit or walk down. I love to walk my dogs there as there is plenty of trails but also plenty of woods to wander in. It is $5.00 so don’t forget to bring cash!

Love it. Great for climbing.

Awesome place, Great civil war ruins. Beautiful scenery and rushing currents.

Beautiful trail... until we found a snake right in our path. God said... tgats far enough today. We went back to the picnic tables and ate great :)

Plenty of trails to explore, picnic areas, pet friendly, and kid family

Peaceful and beautiful place

Great area for a hike that ends up with ruins of an old paper mill. Great way to kill a couple of hours on an afternoon.

Nice hiking trail to ruins and river. Beautiful area with fall colors in full bloom.

Good and short walking trails as well as neat ruins to explore. The parking lot can fill up quickly on weekend mornings, though.

This is a really great place to spend a few hours and go for a hike. The trails are a lot of fun and you have plenty of places to go. I would make sure to get here early because the place fills up pretty fast. There is only a small parking lot and it can get really busy on Saturday and Sunday midday and afternoon. Cant wait for the weather to warm up and get back on the trails.

The trail goes on for a while with different types of landscapes. I enjoyed the rolling hills and the stream was beautiful. Great for mountain biking, a nice stroll, or a vigorous hike.