SOUTH RIVER WATER TRAIL
Creating recreational ACCESS ALONG THE RIVER
The South River Water Trail (SRWT) is a system of public access trailheads along the river that include boat/kayak ramps, parking, and other amenities. Some trailheads are complete, in development or slated for development. The SRWT is an on-going regional effort to increase recreational access along 40 navigable miles of the river – from Panola Shoals to Jackson Lake.
GEORGIA RIVER GUIDE APP
Looking for more in-depth water trail attributes? We recommend downloading the Georgia River Guide mobile app created by Georgia River Network. It's available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Note: Some trailheads on the Ga River Guide SRWT are named differently than on our map. As development of the water trail progresses, we are working with partners to establish consistency. Please contact us with any questions.
CHECK-IN every time you visit the river or a tributary to help increase environmental protections!
Above map displays the developing South River Water Trail, a 40-mile section of the river.
CHECK-IN: MEASURING RECREATIONAL USE
In 2022, we made history when 13 miles of the South River (along the SRWT) were upgraded from “Fishing” to “Recreation” by Georgia EPD. Recreational designation increases EPD’s water quality standards, protection and enforcement. It’s a critical step towards restoration.
Help us upgrade the next section! CHECK-IN every time you visit the river and its tributaries.
Recreation IS ADVOCACY:
WE MUST use it to improve it
“In Georgia, it’s use it or lose it. You have to use the river to show the EPD that there is a public connection to water quality.”
MORE TO EXPLORE: TRAILS, PARKS & SIGHT-SEEING
See the South River watershed without getting wet! In Atlanta, the Southtowne Trail (PATH Foundation) follows the river through South Bend Park to Swann Nature Preserve and Browns Mill Golf Course.
In DeKalb and Rockdale Counties, the South River Trail follows the river for miles and will eventually become a pedestrian corridor connecting Atlanta to the 2,000+ acre Monastary of the Holy Spirit in Conyers.
At Intrenchment Creek Park, the South River Trail winds through urban forest along Intrenchment Creek. Further east, the trail ties into extensive trail networks in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Panola Mountain State Park, Rockdale River Trail, and more.
Remember to CHECK-IN when you visit!
The South River Trail at Intrenchment Creek Park
RECREATION WITH SRWA
SRWA hosts guided paddles and other events on the South River all year round. From spring through fall we take groups along on two different ~6.5 mile stretches of the SRWT. Both trips are beginner and kid-friendly.
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SRWA Paddle: Panola Shoals (1) to Klondike Rd./Everett Property (2)
SRWA Paddle: Lorraine Park (3) to Oglesby Bridge Rd. (4)
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