The southern end of the Cochran Shoals Trail marks the beginning of the paved Akers Mill Trail, which enables you to extend your journey west and connect to various other trails in Cumberland and Smyrna. The Cochran Shoals loop offers views of the Chattahoochee River between the trees, while the wooded trails frequently cross creeks and traverse the rim of small valleys. The beauty of Cochran Shoals is not just its location along the Chattahoochee River, but the array of trail systems that are exceptional for trail running, hiking or mountain biking. Bob Callan Trail is paved the entire way and is very scenic, crossing over the Chattahoochee River via bridges is highly recommended for anyone looking to have a nice run, walk, or biking session outdoors! Cochran Shoals trail follows the western bank of the Chattahoochee River for nearly two miles. Bob Callan Trail is on Chattahoochee River, Rottenwood Creek, and Long Island Creek in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, GA. They are Dog-Friendly trails, and perfect for pedestrians, hikers, and cyclists.
The trails are excellent connections for residents and visitors to explore and interact with Cumberland’s attractions and rich natural assets.
Being a multi-use trail, Akers Mill Trail connects the Bob Callan Trailhead with the National Park Service at the Chattahoochee River’s Cochran Shoals Recreation Area. Scroll down to continue the Cumberland Trails Gallery. The south is a glorified sidewalk that connects the Bob Callan to Akers Mill shopping center, Cumberland Mall, etc. The city’s hope is to use this project to spur other regional partners to rethink how trails can improve the community.As a connection to the trails along the Chattahoochee, Akers Mill Trail is a nice side street trail. The initiative was so successful in engaging the community, that the City of Marietta received $400,000 in Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds to move forward into design development. The final product included a vision plan, an approved concept report for the Georgia Department of Transportation, and a detailed trail concept. We represented several stakeholder groups throughout the planning process and developed a project website, hosted multiple public outreach forums, and branded the trail with “Live Rotten” with an identifiable logo. The trail will also offer an opportunity to use Rottenwood Creek as a natural amenity and educational resource.
The trail will connect to two different universities that have more than 8,000 students, offer access to cultural spaces and international art, bypass a five-lane highway, connect more than 100 acres of active and passive open space, and create safe passage through a suburban area. The impacts the new four-mile trail will have within the community are tremendous. It would serve the local community but also act as an important conduit for the regional trail network. Our team was asked to develop concepts for a trail that would run through a southern portion of the city. That's exactly what the Rottenwood Creek Trail in Marietta aims to do. Can a trail unify a neighborhood? If it generates enthusiasm and connects the regional greenway network it can.
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