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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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Paved greenways

Paved paths, greenways, rail trails, riverwalks, and easy-access walking or biking routes.

36 matching trails · Page 1 of 3

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.

multi-use paved/natural

Amerson River Park Trails

Macon, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 7 miles • trail system

Macon river park trail system with bluffs, wetlands, meadows, and Ocmulgee River views.

walking path paved

Augusta Riverwalk

Augusta, Georgia Heartland

easy • 1.5 miles • linear

Savannah River walking path through downtown Augusta.

multi-use paved/greenway

Euchee Creek Greenway

Grovetown, Georgia Heartland

easy • 4.2 miles • linear

Columbia County greenway for walking, running, and biking in the Grovetown area.

multi-use paved/greenway

Evans to Locks Multi-Use Trail

Evans, Georgia Heartland

easy • 6 miles • linear

Columbia County multi-use trail linking Evans Towne Center Park and Savannah Rapids Park.

multi-use paved/greenway

Fishing Creek Community Trail

Milledgeville, Georgia Heartland

easy • 1.3 miles • linear

Short Milledgeville community trail linking Fishing Creek corridor with the Oconee River Greenway area.

multi-use paved/greenway

Ocmulgee Heritage Trail

Macon, Georgia Heartland

easy • 13 miles • linear/trail system

Macon riverside greenway linking parks, neighborhoods, downtown, and Ocmulgee Mounds.

trail-system natural/paved

Ocmulgee Mounds Trail System

Macon, Georgia Heartland

easy • 8 miles • trail system

National historical park trail system in Macon linking mounds, wetlands, forest, and history.

multi-use paved/boardwalk

Oconee River Greenway - Milledgeville

Milledgeville, Georgia Heartland

easy • 3 miles • trail system

Family-friendly paved riverwalk and greenway along the Oconee River in Milledgeville.

multi-use paved

PATH Foundation Trail at Panola Mountain

Stockbridge, Georgia Heartland

easy • 7 miles • linear

Paved multi-use trail on Panola Mountain property, part of the larger regional PATH network.

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.

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.
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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.