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The Cascade Springs Nature Preserve is a 120-acre nature preserve located within southwest Atlanta, showcasing beautiful historic homes, natural wonders, and Civil War-era remains.

The nature preserve is located a short distance from Atlanta's downtown center and traverses a stretch of tranquil forest, offering visitor hiking trails showcasing the region's natural beauty, including the picturesque Cascade Creek Waterfall, located at the 1.3-mile mark of the preserve's main trail. Civil War battlefield earthworks are also showcased along the main visitor hiking trail, along with the remains of a moss-covered mortar-and-stone springhouse.

Along the route, visitors can observe native flora and fauna of the region, including deer and migratory birds. The preserve is open to the public during the morning and early afternoon hours throughout the week, with extended early evening hours on weekends.

2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, Phone: 404-546-6744

The Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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