Both trails end at historic Cooper Furnace alongside Etowah River. Runs along the railroad bed once used by a mining train. Laurel Ridge Trail - Moderate, one mile, one way. Named for the mountain laurel found in abundance here. Runs along slopes overlooking the Etowah River Valley.
Markers describe wildlife and vegetation of the area.
Road ends at Dam. More than three miles, but trails expanded yearly by Boy Scouts service projects. Three trails take hikers along steep slopes overlooking Etowah River, Allatoona Dam, and Lake Allatoona. Hikers may encounter hawk, fox, or deer and see wild grapevines, poplar trees, and azalea bushes. See park sign then left onto Allatoona Dam Road.