Atlanta Outdoor Club

The Atlanta Outdoor Club has a number of great trip leaders including Rafique Ali. He joined the club in 2008 and has been a wonderful addition to the ranks. He says, "I joined the club to enjoy the tranquility of the woods. What started as curiosity to do basic D2-level hikes evolved into doing more strenuous hikes, a new lifestyle and then later on -- climbing big mountains." He also credits the Atlanta Outdoor Club for helping him meet lifelong friends. Rafique can often be found leading hikes for the club at the Jones Bridge Park trail near the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek. He also likes to join other trip leaders on their fun hikes. Learn more about our club at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

A big thanks to Atlanta Outdoor Club trip leader Lisbelle Crespo for her dedication to our organization. She helps make the club great! She says, "I decided to join the club in 2018 because I love the outdoors and I enjoy it even more when I share it with others that love it as much as I do. This club has given me the opportunity to meet wonderful people. Some of the events I lead including biking, kayaking and hiking at a very slow pace. My favorite activity (since joining the club) was a twilight kayaking event at the Chestatee River in Dahlonega. Without this club I would have never been able to do it. If you love the outdoors and want to meet wonderful people that enjoy it as much as you do, then this is the club for you." Learn more about our club at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

The Atlanta Outdoor Club's 14-mile "lollipop" hike took our group from Byron Reece Trailhead to the summit of Blood Mountain -- the highest point on Georgia's section of the Appalachian Trail -- and down Slaughter Creek to beautiful Lake Winfield Scott. Congratulations to Yvonne for completing her first D5 level hike -- a challenging 14 miles with 3,300 feet of elevation gain. What an accomplishment!
Thanks to Deema and Linda for leading this adventure. Learn more about our club at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

Nine Atlanta Outdoor Club hikers recently enjoyed a beautiful 9.97-mile trek along the Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle K**b, where the blooming rhododendrons put on a spectacular show. Along the way, the group (led by trip leader Clay Davies) stopped at two scenic waterfalls -- and also took in some stunning mountain views as they made their way along the trail. What a great day! Learn more about our wide range of events at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

One of the best things about the Atlanta Outdoor Club = the friends and positive experiences you make along the way! Learn more about our variety of events at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

From beginner strolls to challenging adventures, the Atlanta Outdoor Club offers hikes for every skill level! Recently, trip leader Ron led members on this challenging 13.8-mile trek at Cloudland Canyon State Park. The scenic route featured stunning waterfalls, beautiful creek crossings, towering sandstone cliffs, lush forests -- and plenty of stairs! Ready for your next outdoor adventure? Join us on an event! (Photos courtesy of VK Pandita)

Nature put on a show for the Atlanta Outdoor Club during a recent trek at West Palisades, where members spotted this beautiful white-tailed deer along the trail. Wildlife encounters like this are one of the many reasons our members love exploring Georgia's great outdoors. Deer sightings are common on many Atlanta Outdoor Club hikes, and it's no surprise -- according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the state is home to an estimated 1.2 to 1.3 million white-tailed deer. Photo courtesy of Mike Collett.

It's no secret that hiking has many health benefits, ranging from physical exercise to emotional and mental wellness. Hiking gives us the chance to explore nature, enjoy the great outdoors and remove us temporarily from our daily stresses. Our club has a long and rich history of hiking events -- and we have many events on our calendar you can explore and sign up for! Learn more at atlantaoutdoorclub.com

Kelly Shea’s popular 2026 Atlanta Outdoor Club paddle challenge is well underway! Her goal: lead 12 paddles in 12 months at 12 Georgia state parks for club members. Her latest event took her to Lake Rutledge at Hard Labor Creek State Park. Eight other club members joined her for a wonderful day on the water. Love to kayak? Come join us! Learn more about our variety of events at AtlantaOutdoorClub.com

Congrats to Teresa Shen for her remarkable run at the Peachtree Road Race today! Great job!