The West Palisades Trail Access at Akers Drive (3700 Akers Drive, Atlanta, GA) provides a primary trailhead for accessing the scenic 6.

4-mile West Palisades Trail along the Chattahoochee River, with parking available and river access points including stairs at Devils Racecourse Shoals suitable for kayaks and canoes.

The trail features sandy beaches and multiple shoal areas like Long Island Shoals along the riverbank, making it accessible for both paddlers and hikers seeking to explore the river corridor.