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Amicalola Falls
Dawsonville, Georgia
4.3
0.73 mi
/ 292 ft gain
Adventurers access the falls through the state park entrance. From the parking lot, hikers follow the clearly marked signs to the base of the falls. The incline begins by the pond at the base of the falls. From the pond, follow the incline along the cascading portion of the falls to the stairs. At the stairs, ascend to the first viewing platform and snap a few shots of the falls. Continue onwar...
Blood Mountain via Byron Reece Trailhead
Blairsville, Georgia
4.7
4.34 mi
/ 1447 ft gain
The Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness make up the wild and scenic southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blood Mountain trail offers the day hiker a taste of the Appalachian Trail that does not disappoint.
The hike starts at the Byron Reece trailhead at Neels Gap where you follow the blue trail blazes. As is typical in the southeastern mountains, your journey begins w...
Hike and Climb to Yonah Mountain
Cleveland, Georgia
4.9
4.4 mi
/ 1644 ft gain
The trail starts at "Mt. Yonah Trailhead" and is 4.4 mile round-trip with elevation of 1,500' to 3,166'. The trail stays below moderate tree coverage until around the halfway point where you will come upon a clearing known as the first LZ (landing zone). The mountain is shared with hikers by Army Rangers in training. They will occasionally conduct training and utilize these LZ's. Along with bei...
Cloudland Canyon's Waterfall Trail
Rising Fawn, Georgia
4.9
1.21 mi
/ 325 ft gain
When you enter Cloudland Canyon State Park you will drive straight through all of the 4 way stops for about 1 mile before you reach the parking lot for the Waterfall Trail. The parking area does have restrooms and picnic tables if you would like to bring a lunch.
What goes down must come up! I know that is not how that saying normally goes, but it is painfully true in this situation. The tr...
Hike the Canyon Loop in Providence Canyon
Lumpkin, Georgia
4.4
4.8 mi
/ 298 ft gain
Miniscule compared to the Grand Canyon, this vibrant-colored canyon offers a unique adventure unlike any other in Georgia. The most popular way to explore the canyon is through the 4.8 mile Canyon Loop Trail in the Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area. ($5 for parking)The White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail circles nine of the canyons. To hike canyons 1–5 from the Visitor Center, hike ¼ of a mil...
Blue Hole and High Shoals Creek Falls
Hiawassee, Georgia
4.7
2.45 mi
/ 479 ft gain
Located just a few miles north of Helen, Georgia is this hidden gem. The road that leads up to the starting point of the hike is a bit tricky to find so make sure you have your GPS to help a little, its a gravel road that winds up the mountain for a about a mile.
The dirt trail winds down through the thick forest for a little while, the views are stunning as the light shines through just parts...
Hike to Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge SP
Tallulah Falls, Georgia
4.4
1.8 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The trail is located in Tallulah Gorge State Park which is about 1 ½ hours northeast of Atlanta, off of Highway 441. There is a $5 per car entry fee into the park and they prefer the use of cash. From there, follow the signs to the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center, where there is parking and plenty of good information about the park.Behind the Interpretive Center, start out west on the North ...
Hike the Indian Seats Trail
Cumming, Georgia
4.3
4 mi
/ 600 ft gain
The Sawnee Mountain Preserve is easy to get to with a GPS and offers plenty of parking. To get to the Indian Seats Trail you will start down a short (.17 mile) trail that will take you to the trailhead. The Indian Seats Trail is a loop so once you reach the marked trail you can go either left or right (all roads lead to the Indian Seats). The trail will take you around to the backside of the mo...
Hike the White Loop at Sweetwater Creek
Lithia Springs, Georgia
4.5
4.1 mi
/ 250 ft gain
Sweetwater Creek State Park offers a breath of fresh air and beautiful sights only 15 miles from Atlanta. The park has 9 miles of trails to choose from. The shortest of the three trails is the Red Trail (1 mile, one-way). After a half mile you will arrive at the impressive 5 story New Manchester Mill ruins. New Manchester was a mid-nineteen century mill town that was burned down in the Civil Wa...
Places to stay
Ellijay, Georgia
Doll Mt. Campground
Overview
Doll Mountain Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on beautiful Carters Lake, Which is just a short 70 miles ...
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Old Federal
Overview
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
Popular for its aqua-blue waters an...
White, Georgia
Upper Stamp Creek Cg
Overview
Upper Stamp Creek Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the g...
Thomson, Georgia
Winfield
Overview
Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The 70,000 acre lake and...
34.1524861,-84.0615167, Georgia
Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)
Overview
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as ...
Cartersville, Georgia
Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa ...
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