Trails
Autrey Mill has over 2 miles of nature trails that feature a walk through a hardwood forest to pine forest. They wander past a scenic creek with rocky shoals, many spring seeps, mature trees, wildflowers, native plants, and a variety of animal life. There is plenty to explore with bridges, an outlook, a farmer's attempt to discover gold, foundations stones of the old mill, plus benches and pavilions.
Habitats
The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is situated on 46+ acres of land, with several habitat types represented. Our wonderful forest covers the majority of the preserve, but we also have riparian habitat alongside Sal's Creek, and a modest wetland area.
Recent trail improvements
Earlier this year work was completed on the Wild Flower Trail to mitigate erosion and muddy runoff, to stabilize the creek bed at the end of the trail, and to improve the down-stream water quality of Sal's Creek.This project, funded with an environmental grant from the State of Georgia, has also created an accessible area for environmental education - where the importance of caring for the environment and the small stream habitat can be taught.