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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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Shorter, easier trails and nature walks that work well for relaxed outings.
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DeSoto Falls Trail
Popular North Georgia waterfall hike in the DeSoto Falls Scenic Area near Dahlonega.
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Dog Creek Inner Loop
Short mixed-use natural-surface trail at Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier.
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Dog Creek Outer Loop
Easy mixed-use trail at Don Carter State Park with a longer perimeter loop than the inner trail.
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Don Carter Overlook Trail
Very short paved overlook trail at Don Carter State Park.
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Don Carter Parallel Trail
Accessible paved trail at Don Carter State Park suitable for easy walks near Lake Lanier campgrounds.
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Don Carter Woodland Loop
Paved loop trail at Don Carter State Park for easy family outings and campground visitors.
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natural/boardwalk
Dukes Creek Falls Trail
Moderate waterfall hike from the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Highway to viewing platforms at Dukes Creek Falls.
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Helton Creek Falls Trail
Short, family-friendly waterfall walk to two cascades in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville.
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Hemlock Falls Trail
Accessible-feeling mountain trail near Moccasin Creek leading to Hemlock Falls.
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High Shoals Falls Trail
Waterfall hike to Blue Hole Falls and High Shoals Falls in the High Shoals Scenic Area.
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Lake Winfield Scott Loop
Family-friendly lake loop and hiking access point in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Suches.
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natural/old roadbed
Long Creek Falls Trail
Short Appalachian Trail waterfall hike from Three Forks to Long Creek Falls.
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North Georgia High Country
Mountain hikes, waterfalls, overlooks, Appalachian Trail access, and some of Georgia’s best mountain bike systems.
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Georgia Heartland
State park trails, river greenways, wildlife areas, historic trail walks, and family-friendly routes across Middle Georgia.
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South Georgia & Coast
Coastal paths, swamp boardwalks, wildlife refuges, island routes, riverwalks, and relaxed South Georgia nature trails.
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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.
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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.
Featured Long-Distance Trail
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Appalachian Trail - Georgia Section
Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail beginning at Springer Mountain and running through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Featured Paved Trail
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Silver Comet Trail
Long paved rail-trail from Smyrna westward to the Alabama connection with Chief Ladiga Trail.
Featured Scenic Hike
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mulched surface with exposed roots
North and South Rim Trails
Classic overlook trail system at Tallulah Gorge with multiple views into the canyon.
Featured Mountain Biking
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Blankets Creek Trail System
Highly popular Cherokee County mountain bike trail system near Canton and Woodstock.