Hiking, walking and backpacking trails of Georgia

Allatoona Pass, Cartersville

Historic walk through a Civil War battlefield along the railbed of the old Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Amicalola Falls Trail, Ellijay,Dawsonville

Includes the Base of Falls Trail; Takes hikers from the visitors center to the top of Amicalola Falls

Amicalola Falls West Ridge, Dawsonville, Ellijay

Trail complex on the west side of Amicalola Gorge including the Riverside Trail, the West Ridge Loop Trail, the Laurel Ridge Trail and the new ADA trail to the crossover bridge

Amicalola River Trail, Dawsonville, Tate

Follows Amicalola River to Edge of the World rapids then climbs into Dawson WMA

Andrews Cove Trail, Helen

AT approach trail to Indian Grave Gap, beautiful in late Spring.

Anna Ruby Falls Trail, Helen

Climbs to Georgia's most popular falls on Trey Mountain, north of Helen and Unicoi State Park.

AT Springer Mountain to Woody Gap, Dawsonville,Ellijay

First leg of the Appalachian Trail passes Three Forks, one of the best known intersections.

AT Woody Gap to Neels Gap, Dahlonega

Perhaps the prettiest part of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, this climbs Blood Mountain to a scenic view.

AT Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap, Dahlonega,Cleveland

Ventures deep into the backwoods of north Georgia, briefly follows Russell Scenic Highway, then returns to finish a short time later on the same road.

AT Hogpen Gap to Unicoi Gap, Hiawasee,Helen,Blairsville

Wilderness portion of the trail with the highlight being the source of the Chattahoochee River

Arkaquah Trail, Cleveland,Blairsville

Trail follows the high ridge from Brasstown Bald to Track Rock Gap.

Bartram Trail, Clayton

Bartram Trail covers 37 miles walked by the naturalist in the 1770's

Bear Creek Trail, Ellijay

Hike near Ellijay features one of North Georgia's largest trees, the Gannett poplar

Benton MacKaye, Sec. I, Dahlonega,Ellijay

From Springer Mountain to Three Forks, Section I of the Benton Mackaye Trail takes you along the high ridge of the Appalachian Mountains.

Benton MacKaye, Sec. II, Blue Ridge, Dahlonega

Remote hike into the Chattahoochee National Forest

Big Rock Nature Trail, Chatsworth, Ellijay

Wonderful loop trail past the cascades of Gold Mine Creek

Big Creek Greenway (North Point), Alpharetta

Follows the flood plain of Big Creek from Haynes Bridge Rd. to Mansell Rd.

Brasstown Bald Trail, Blairsville,Cleveland

Short hike to the top of Brasstown Bald, highest mountain in Georgia. Stunning views mark the end of this trail.

Broad River Trail, Cornelia

Great family hiking trail that follows the middle fork of the Broad River in historic Stephens County

Burnt Hickory Loop, Marietta

Burnt Hickory Loop is the most challenging of the 16 miles of trails in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail, Blairsville

Formerly the Blood Mountain Spur Trail, this is the AT access trail at Neel's Gap

Cheatham Hill Loop, Marietta

Center of the most ferocious fighting during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the trail passes the impressive Illinois Monument, The Dead Angle, and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Cheatham Hill Connector, Marietta

Connects the Burnt Hickory Loop to the Cheatham Hill Loop in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Chickamauga Creek Trail, Lafayette

On Pigeon Mountain, this trail loops around the Tennessee Valley Divide.

Coleman River Trail, Clayton

This is a quick, good trail, but watch out for the bridges.

Cooper Iron Works Trail, Cartersville

Historic trail that leads past the only remains of the town of Etowah, destroyed during the Atlanta Campaign.

Coosa Backcountry Trail, Blairsville

Loop trail in the rugged mountains near Vogel State Park

Denton Branch Trail, Clayton

Quick in and out to Denton Branch Falls in a remote area of Towns County.

Desoto Falls Trail, Cleveland,Dahlonega,Blairsville

Great hike alongside Frogtown Creek to the middle falls. Lower falls are near the trailhead.

Dick's Creek Falls, Clayton

Walk alongside Dick's Creek to the Chattooga River and Dicks Creek Falls.

Disney Trail, Dalton

Steep and challenging, this trail offers some scenic views and area history.

Dockery Lake Trail, Dahlonega

Acceess to the Appalachian Trail. Dockery Lake, at the trailhead offers fishing and camping.

Dukes Creek Falls Trail, Helen

On the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, the trail follows a series of switchbacks to beautiful Dukes Creek Falls

Duncan Ridge Trail, Dahlonega

One of the most difficult trails east of the Mississippi, this footpath features long, near vertical scrambles over rock and steep rises

East Palisades, Atlanta

Loop trail circles a Chattahoochee National Recreation Area park on and above the river.

Emery Creek Trail, Chatsworth

From North Georgia's Cohutta Loop, this trail drops hundreds of feet to Emery Creek.

Eyes on Wildlife Trail, Dahlonega

Fun loop trail that was poorly marked the last time we hiked it.

Falls Branch Falls, Blue Ridge

Follows a section of the Benton MacKaye Trail to a side trail leading to Falls Branch Falls.

Fort Mountain Loop, Chatsworth, Ellijay

Popular loop at the top of Fort Mountain allowing access to the enimatic rock wall and lookout tower

Glen Falls, Lookout Mountain

Fairly level walk to a high mountain falls on Lookout Mountain

Grassy Mountain Tower Trail, Chatsworth

Energetic hike to a lovely view of the Cohutta Wilderness from a fire tower.

Helton Creek Falls, Blairsville,Dahlonega,Helen

Brief hike through a cool mountain cove to two waterfalls, both of which are on Helton Creek. An observation deck has recently been added in the area of the second falls.

Hemlock Falls Trail, Clayton

Great hike alongside a gurgling stream to a pretty waterfall.

Hidden Pond Songbird Trail, Resaca,Jasper

Trail developed to encourage wildlife and waterfowl viewing, including multiple blinds along a beaver pond.

Horse Trough Falls Trail, Helen,Hiawassee

This brief leg-stretch is marked by the first bridge across the Chattahoochee River.

Jacks Knob Trail, Cleveland,Blairsville

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as access to Brasstown Bald, this trail climbs to the top of Wolfpen Ridge.

Jarrard Gap Trail, Suches

Johns Mountain Trail, Lafayette,Resaca,Rome

One of three trails in The Pocket, Johns' Mountain follows a high ridge south, finally leaving the ridge and falling to the upper Keown Falls viewing platform

Jones Bridge (Chattahoochee National Recreation Area), Roswell

This relatively flat, wide trail climbs two low ridges, explores 2 flood plains and follows the Chattahoochee River

Kennesaw Mountain Trail, Marietta

The mountain trail climb 1000 feet in just over a mile, past trenches, old roads and original Civil War embankments

Kennesaw Mountain Road, Marietta

Paved road allows access to the top of Kennesaw Mountain walking or by car on weekdays and by bus on weekends.

Keown Falls Trail, Lafayette,Resaca

Loop hike to the high-mountain Keown Falls.

Kolb's Farm Loop, Marietta

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park loop trail from Cheatham Hill to Kolb's Farm across hilly terrain south of the mountain.

Logan Turnpike, Dahlonega

At first easy, the last mile climb to the Appalachian Trail is difficult.

Long Creek Falls, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Dahlonega

Follows the Appalachian Trail to the blue blazed Long Creek Falls side trail.

Benton MacKaye Trail, Ellijay,Blue Ridge

Long trail that covers the western Appalachians, this 50 mile trail runs from Springer Mountain to the Cohutta Wilderness

Mathis Trail, Gainesville

A 1.0 mile hike that takes you through a diverse hardwood forest and crosses Elachee Creek

Mill Shoals Trail, Dahlonega

Mill Shoals is actually a fun trail, without a lot of hard walking or scenic views.

Mountaintown Creek Trail, Ellijay

Trail follows Mountain Creek to the Cohutta Loop.

Newtown Trail, Calhoun

Newtown Trail explores a lowland river and high overlook that held the overflow during Council Meetings at the Cherokee Capital of New Echota

Oak Ridge Nature Trail, Ellijay

Scenic trail along a ridge overlooking Carters Lake

Panther Creek Trail, Tallulah Falls

Challenging point-to-point hike past smaller falls, cascades and Panther Creek Falls.

Pocket Trail, Lafayette,Resaca

Deep in the Pocket, a geological formation, this recreation area features hiking, camping, and picnicking. Nearby Lake Marvin has some great fishing.

Raven Cliff Falls Trail, Helen

Trail follows Dodd Creek to Raven Cliff Falls. Multiple falls and cascades make this an enjoyable hike.

Rocktown Trail, Lafayette

A strange, almost eerie, series of rock structures that appear to be an organized community

Slaughter Creek Trail, Dahlonega,Blairsville

Probably the easiest access trail to the AT in Georgia, hikers use it for access to Blood Mountain

Smith Creek Trail, Helen

The trail runs near the ridge top of Smith Mountain and follows, but does not come near, Smith Creek.

Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, Richmond Hill

This level walk is a trip deep into Georgia's history by an antebellum canal

Songbird Trail, Chatsworth

Fun trail for the diversity of birds and for the interesting beaver dams.

Sosebee Cove, Dahlonega,Blairsville

Loop trail through diverse north-facing cove near Vogel State Park.

Southern Terminus Approach Trail, Dahlonega, Ellijay, Dawsonville

Access path to the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail on Springer Mountain.

Springer Mountain, Ellijay

Shortest access path to the top of Springer Mountain, this trail has scenic views, shelter and privy.

Stanley Gap Trail, Blue Ridge

Sweetwater Park Historic Trail, Douglasville

Great historic walk past the Factory Shoals ruins of the ghost town of Manchester, Georgia.

Tumbling Waters Trail, Ellijay, Carters

Follows Carters Lake to a bridge across Tails Creek.

Vickery Creek Trail, Roswell

Highlight the historical aspects of the old Roswell Mill, and its importance to the South during the Civil War.

Vickery Creek Trail Complex, Roswell

Complex of interwoven trails that circle a knob on the Chattahoochee River

Wagon Train Trail, Blairsville,Cleveland

Beautiful, well banked trail that walks more like a road.

Yellow Mountain Trail, Dahlonega

Coopers Creek recreational area, with great fishing and camping nearby.