Name: Chicopee Woods Lake Loop
Rating: 4

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Chicopee Woods Lake Loop Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, GA

LENGTH 2.9 MILES

DIFFICULTY 2.6 Easy

DURATION 1-2 hours

ELEVATION GAIN

380

feet

TRAIL TYPE

Loop

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop

Take a relaxing walk around this 3-mile loop to enjoy lake views, quite creeks and a suspension bridge. While no longer dog friendly, this still makes great hike for young kids or anyone looking to enjoy an easy hike for a couple of hours.

Begin the hike at the Lake Parking Lot. No restrooms are available so make a pit stop along the way. The trail begins at either the far right corner of the lot or just inside the gate to the left of the entrance heading behind the buildings. Both are marked with a trail marker and a map. The paved path and trail behind the pavilion both go down to the lake.

You can hike this loop in either direction. All intersections are well marked with blazed trail markers and maps. Follow the markers for the Lake Loop blazed orange. If you head out to the left of the entrance, the trail immediately grants you a great view of the lake. Most of this loop follows small creeks, making for a very tranquil experience.

The Lake Loop and the Bridge Loop connect for .4 miles. Along this section is the suspension bridge over the larger creek. Combine the Bridge and Lake Loops for a longer 5-mile hike. Other than the section along the lake, the entire trail in under dense tree cover, making a good option in the summer heat. Small side trails also let you explore the creeks a little more closely.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Large parking lot.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
To hike counter-clockwise around this loop, look for the trailhead and info board on the far right corner of the parking lot away from the entrance.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
To hike clockwise around this loop, look for the trailhead to the left of the entrance heading behind the buildings.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
The trail is well blazed.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Trail markers and maps are at every intersection.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
The suspension bridge is along the Lake Loop and Bridge Loop overlap.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Walking along the suspension bridge.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Stone steps leading up a slight hill.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Just follow the orange blazes.

Chicopee Woods Lake Loop.
Creeks entering the lake create a marsh-like area traversed by a long boardwalk.

Elevation Map Length (miles) by Elevation (feet)

Slope Breakdown

Elevation Gain

Elevation Range

Grade Range

Length

Elevation Gain

0 - 250 ft/mi

~ 0 - 5 %

1 mi

84 ft

250 - 500 ft/mi

~ 5 - 10 %

0.4 mi

147 ft

500 - 750 ft/mi

~ 10 - 15 %

0.2 mi

118 ft

750 - 1000 ft/mi

~ 15 - 20 %

287 ft

46 ft

1000+ ft/mi

~ 20+ %

99 ft

20 ft

Elevation Loss

Elevation Range

Grade Range

Length

Elevation Loss

0 - 250 ft/mi

~ 0 - 5 %

0.6 mi

80 ft

250 - 500 ft/mi

~ 5 - 10 %

0.5 mi

166 ft

500 - 750 ft/mi

~ 10 - 15 %

0.2 mi

132 ft

750 - 1000 ft/mi

~ 15 - 20 %

191 ft

33 ft

1000+ ft/mi

~ 20+ %

23 ft

7 ft

Terrain Map Click to control map

Details

length2.9 miles

difficulty2.6 Easy

duration1 - 2 hours

features Lake River/Stream

trail typeLoop

blazeOrange

elevation gain380 ft.

state Georgia

park/forestChicopee Woods Nature Preserve

visitor infoElachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504
770-535-1976

hours7am-sunset (Hiking Trails)
10am-5pm, M-Sa (Science Center Mar-Nov)
10am-3pm M-F (Science Center Dec-Feb)

parking fee$5/Day

trailhead coordinates 34.227312, -83.824948 (Degree Decimal, DegDec)
N 34°13.64, W 83°49.5 (Degree Minutes, MinDec)
N 34°13'38'', N 34°13'38'' (Degree Minutes Seconds, DMS)

Trailhead Directions

N 34°13.64, W 83°49.5

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Parking Capacity

50 parking spots + 4 RV/Bus spots

Notes

Dogs are no longer allowed at the park.

Restrooms are only available at the Science Center on Elachee Dr during operating hours.

Nearby Hikes

Chicopee Woods Bridge & Lake Loop

4.9 mi

4.8

Chicopee Woods Bridge Loop

2.8 mi

2.7

Chicopee Woods Trail System

1.7 mi

1.2

Little Mulberry Ravine, Woodland, and Beech Tree Loop

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4 (1)

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hikethesouth-4 years ago

Relaxing hike, Lake view

Nice short loop with lake views, creeks, and a suspension bridge. Well marked intersections and maintained trails make this easy to navigate. Other trails can be combined for longer hikes.

Easy | Hiked Spring 2020

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