Not every hiking trail in Georgia is going to be the same. While some might have coastal views, and others have forested walkways, others will have little pieces of history peppered in. Take Sope Creek Loop Trail, in Georgia for instance. This one-of-a-kind trail near Marietta not only features a river, creek, and pond along the way but also will take you to old ruins from an 1850s paper mill. Check it out…
The Sope Creek Loop (pronounced “soap”) in Marietta is a 3.6-mile roundtrip hike that will take you through some pretty fascinating pockets of nature.
Rated moderate in terms of difficulty, the only tricky portions of the hike come from various inclines throughout the trail.
Otherwise, you’ll be winding along the creek enjoying beautiful stretches of greenery and water.
Stay cool under the canopy of old trees as you navigate your way along the rivers, ponds, and streams.
But perhaps the most exciting part of this whole trail is visiting the extraordinary ruins that are full of history.
The old Marietta Paper Mill was constructed in 1853 and used water from the creek and a dam upstream to manufacture paper.
The Mill provided paper to a majority of the south from 1855 to 1902, until destruction during the Civil War and then a fire in 1868.
While the mill was eventually sold at public auction after the first fire, there was another fire down the road until finally in 1902 the mill shut its doors for good.
Today, hikers can trek the loop by the creek and see what remains of the historic ruins of the mill.
Enjoy the Sope Creek Trail in Georgia for a chance to walk through nature and enjoy a bit of history thrown in the mix, too.
Have you ever hiked the Sope Creek Loop Trail in Georgia before? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments section! Or if you want to learn more about the trail before your trek, take a look at the AllTrails website.
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