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Explore Hiking & Biking in Georgia

From mountain trails and waterfall hikes to greenways and scenic bike routes, Georgia makes it easy to explore more of the state at your own pace.

Georgia Trails Offer Big Views, Quiet Forests, and Easy Ways to Keep Exploring

Hiking and biking open up a different side of Georgia. In some places that means mountain ridges, waterfalls, and long scenic trails. In others, it means paved greenways, gentle park loops, and rideable routes that work for families and weekend travelers. Whether you want a short walk with a view, a full trail day, or an active road trip built around outdoor stops, Georgia offers trail experiences across every region of the state.

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Family-friendly trails

Shorter, easier trails and nature walks that work well for relaxed outings.

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hiking/boardwalk boardwalk/natural

Reed Creek Nature Park Trail

Evans, Georgia Heartland

easy • 0.75 miles • loop

Columbia County boardwalk and nature trail through wetland and creek habitat in Evans.

multi-use paved/boardwalk

River Levee Trail - Augusta

Augusta, Georgia Heartland

easy • 2 miles • linear

Paved Savannah River greenway connector in Augusta.

walking path paved/natural

Rock Eagle Mound Walking Trail

Eatonton, Georgia Heartland

easy • 0.5 miles • loop

Short interpretive walking route around the Rock Eagle Effigy Mound near Eatonton.

multi-use paved/natural

Savannah Rapids Park Trails

Martinez, Georgia Heartland

easy • 2 miles • access area/trail system

Columbia County canal and river access trail area at the headgates of the Augusta Canal.

hiking natural

Ada-Hi Falls Trail

Mountain City, North Georgia High Country

moderate to difficult • 0.25 miles • one-way

Short but steeper waterfall trail to an observation platform for Ada-Hi Falls at Black Rock Mountain.

hiking natural

Amicalola Falls Loop Trail

Dawsonville, North Georgia High Country

strenuous • 2.1 miles • loop

Popular mountain waterfall hike with views of the 730-foot Amicalola Falls and Appalachian Trail access nearby.

hiking paved

Anna Ruby Falls Trail

Helen, North Georgia High Country

easy • 0.9 miles • out-and-back

Paved family-friendly trail from the visitor area to twin waterfalls near Helen.

multi-use paved

Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

Atlanta, North Georgia High Country

easy • 3 miles • linear

Popular paved urban multi-use trail connecting Piedmont Park to Reynoldstown.

hiking natural

Big Rock Nature Trail

Chatsworth, North Georgia High Country

moderate • 0.75 miles • loop

Short mountain loop at Fort Mountain with cascades, small waterfalls, and varied forest scenery.

hiking paved

Birdberry Trail

Winder, North Georgia High Country

easy • 1 miles • out-and-back

Paved, family-friendly Fort Yargo trail highlighted by Georgia State Parks as an easy stroll.

hiking paved

Brasstown Bald Trail

Hiawassee, North Georgia High Country

strenuous • 0.6 miles • out-and-back

Short, steep paved summit trail to Georgia's highest point and broad mountain views.

hiking natural

Byron Herbert Reece Trail

Blairsville, North Georgia High Country

moderate to strenuous • 0.7 miles • one-way connector

Blue-blazed access trail from the Byron Herbert Reece Memorial parking area to the Appalachian Trail below Blood Mountain.

Region

North Georgia High Country

Mountain hikes, waterfalls, overlooks, Appalachian Trail access, and some of Georgia’s best mountain bike systems.

Region

Georgia Heartland

State park trails, river greenways, wildlife areas, historic trail walks, and family-friendly routes across Middle Georgia.

Region

South Georgia & Coast

Coastal paths, swamp boardwalks, wildlife refuges, island routes, riverwalks, and relaxed South Georgia nature trails.

Trip Planner

Plan Your Trail Adventure

Tell us what kind of Georgia outdoor day you want, and we’ll suggest a simple hiking or biking itinerary using GeorgiaOutdoors trail data.

This planner is a starting point. Always confirm trail conditions, closures, fees, and hours before you go.

Ways to Explore Georgia Trails

Whether you want a mountain hike, a casual bike ride, or a full trail-focused weekend, Georgia has routes that fit.

Day Hikes

Explore scenic walks, forest paths, waterfall trails, and longer hikes across Georgia for every pace and skill level.

Bike Routes & Greenways

Ride paved paths, rail trails, and regional bike-friendly routes that work for casual rides, family outings, and active weekends.

Trail Getaways

Build a full trip around trails with nearby parks, small towns, campgrounds, overlooks, and outdoor stops along the way.

A group of adults and children enjoying a wooded hiking trail together
Photo courtesy of Lee Ratliff / Macon Outdoors.
“Happiness as an adult is still getting your friends to come outside and play.”
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Featured Georgia Trails

Browse highlighted hiking and biking destinations, then open a full trail detail page for planning notes, distance, difficulty, surface, and map links.

Appalachian Trail - Georgia Section
Featured Long-Distance Trail hiking natural

Appalachian Trail - Georgia Section

North Georgia High Country

strenuous • 76.4 miles • linear

Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail beginning at Springer Mountain and running through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

Silver Comet Trail
Featured Paved Trail multi-use paved

Silver Comet Trail

Smyrna, North Georgia High Country

easy • 61.5 miles • linear

Long paved rail-trail from Smyrna westward to the Alabama connection with Chief Ladiga Trail.

North and South Rim Trails
Featured Scenic Hike hiking mulched surface with exposed roots

North and South Rim Trails

Tallulah Falls, North Georgia High Country

moderate • 3 miles • round-trip

Classic overlook trail system at Tallulah Gorge with multiple views into the canyon.

Blankets Creek Trail System
Featured Mountain Biking mountain biking natural/singletrack

Blankets Creek Trail System

Canton, North Georgia High Country

easy to difficult • 14 miles • trail system

Highly popular Cherokee County mountain bike trail system near Canton and Woodstock.