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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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State park trails

Trails located in Georgia state parks and state historic sites.

63 matching trails · Page 1 of 6

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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.

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A.H. Stephens State Park Hiking Trails

Crawfordville, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 4 miles • trail system

Historic state park hiking trails near Crawfordville with forest, lakes, and heritage scenery.

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Chattahoochee Bend State Park Trails

Newnan, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 15 miles • trail system

Riverfront state park trail system with nearly 15 miles of hiking near Newnan.

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Elijah Clark State Park Trails

Lincolnton, Georgia Heartland

easy • 3.8 miles • trail system

Clarks Hill Lake state park trails with forest, wildlife, and Revolutionary-era history.

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F.D. Roosevelt State Park Backcountry Trails

Pine Mountain, Georgia Heartland

strenuous • 23 miles • trail-system

Extensive backcountry hiking area in west-central Georgia.

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George L. Smith State Park Trails

Twin City, Georgia Heartland

easy • 3 miles • trail system

Quiet South Georgia state park trails near cypress pond, covered bridge, and historic mill scenery.

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Hamburg State Park Trails

Mitchell, Georgia Heartland

easy • 3.75 miles • trail system

Quiet state park hiking trails near Hamburg Lake, historic mill features, and Little Ogeechee River scenery.

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Hard Labor Creek Mountain Bike Trails

Rutledge, Georgia Heartland

easy to advanced • 16.5 miles • trail system

Singletrack mountain bike trail system at Hard Labor Creek State Park.

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Hard Labor Creek State Park Trails

Rutledge, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 24 miles • trail system

Wooded state park hiking trail system near Rutledge with lake, forest, and Piedmont scenery.

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High Falls Falls View Trail

Jackson, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 1.5 miles • out-and-back

Trail along the Towaliga River beside the major waterfall complex at High Falls State Park.

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Indian Springs Overland Nature Trail

Flovilla, Georgia Heartland

easy • 0.75 miles • loop

Easy forest loop at Indian Springs State Park along Aboothlacoosta Creek.

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Indian Springs to Dauset Multi-Use Trail

Flovilla, Georgia Heartland

easy to moderate • 6.5 miles • out-and-back

Multi-use connector linking Indian Springs State Park with Dauset Trails.

Region

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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.