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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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Wildlife & boardwalk trails
Boardwalks, wetlands, refuges, wildlife areas, swamp walks, and birding-friendly trail stops.
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multi-use
natural/boardwalk
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Trails
Augusta-area wetland trail system with boardwalks, wildlife viewing, and swamp scenery.
hiking
natural/gravel
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Pond 21 Trails
Two easy wildlife refuge hiking loops near Pond 21 on Little Rock Wildlife Drive.
hiking/boardwalk
boardwalk/natural
Reed Creek Nature Park Trail
Columbia County boardwalk and nature trail through wetland and creek habitat in Evans.
multi-use
paved/boardwalk
River Levee Trail - Augusta
Paved Savannah River greenway connector in Augusta.
trail-system
natural/boardwalk
Rock Hawk Effigy and Trails
Educational trail system around the Rock Hawk Effigy near Eatonton with wetlands, forest, history, and wildlife.
hiking
paved
Birdberry Trail
Paved, family-friendly Fort Yargo trail highlighted by Georgia State Parks as an easy stroll.
hiking
natural/boardwalk
Dukes Creek Falls Trail
Moderate waterfall hike from the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Highway to viewing platforms at Dukes Creek Falls.
hiking
natural/boardwalk
Helton Creek Falls Trail
Short, family-friendly waterfall walk to two cascades in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville.
multi-use
natural/singletrack/gravel
Lake Russell WMA Trails
Habersham County trail network with maintained mountain bike routes and gravel-road riding near Lake Russell Recreation Area.
multi-use
paved/natural
Oconee Rivers Greenway - Athens
Athens greenway system with paved multi-use paths and natural-surface hiking along the Oconee River corridor.
hiking/nature trail
natural
Sosebee Cove Scenic Area and Trail
Short forest nature trail through a high-elevation cove hardwood area near Blairsville.
multi-use
natural/singletrack
Talking Rock Nature Preserve Trails
Pickens County nature preserve trail system for hiking, biking, birdwatching, and quiet natural-surface recreation.
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.
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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
hiking
natural
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
multi-use
paved
Silver Comet Trail
Long paved rail-trail from Smyrna westward to the Alabama connection with Chief Ladiga Trail.
Featured Scenic Hike
hiking
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
mountain biking
natural/singletrack
Blankets Creek Trail System
Highly popular Cherokee County mountain bike trail system near Canton and Woodstock.