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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.

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General Coffee Trail System

Nicholls, South Georgia & Coast

varies • 13.4 miles • trail-system

State-park trail system in south Georgia with flatwoods and wiregrass character.

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Georgia Veterans State Park Nature Trails

Cordele, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 4 miles • trail system

Lake Blackshear state park nature trails through pine forest, lakeshore, and memorial park scenery.

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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Nature Trail

Brunswick, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 0.75 miles • loop/connector

Historic rice-coast nature trail at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation near Brunswick.

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Laura S. Walker Trail System

Waycross, South Georgia & Coast

easy to moderate • 2.5 miles • loop

State-park trail network in the Okefenokee area suitable for expanding your south Georgia inventory.

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Little Ocmulgee State Park Magnolia Trail

McRae-Helena, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 1.9 miles • loop

Easy sandhills and pine-forest loop at Little Ocmulgee State Park near McRae-Helena.

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Providence Canyon State Park Trails

Lumpkin, South Georgia & Coast

strenuous • 2.5 miles • loop

Unique canyon hiking destination in southwest Georgia with rugged terrain.

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Reed Bingham Family-Friendly Trail System

Adel, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 7 miles • trail-system

South Georgia state park trail area highlighted by Georgia State Parks as a good family hiking choice.

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Reed Bingham Trail System

Adel, South Georgia & Coast

varies • 7 miles • trail-system

South Georgia state park trail network around lake and wetland habitats.

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Sandpiper Trail Loop

Savannah, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 1 miles • loop

Popular coastal loop over salt flats and tidal creeks through maritime forest; ADA accessible.

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Seminole State Park Gopher Tortoise Nature Trail

Donalsonville, South Georgia & Coast

easy to moderate • 2.2 miles • loop

Lake Seminole nature trail through longleaf pine and gopher tortoise habitat.

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Skidaway Avian Loop

Savannah, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 1 miles • loop

Birding-friendly coastal loop through marsh and maritime forest at Skidaway Island.

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Skidaway Connector Trail

Savannah, South Georgia & Coast

easy • 1 miles • loop/connector

Coastal walking trail segment at Skidaway Island through marsh and maritime forest.

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.

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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
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
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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.