Cochran Shoals Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

Popular flat loop along the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta.

Source: National Park Service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 5.4 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: the rule in full

Pets are allowed on park trails, on a leash.

Nearby beaches

• Tybee Island beachNo dogs all year
• East BeachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Jekyll Island beachesDogs on a leash all year