Hiking
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has a great selection of trails for day trips or serious backpacking. Check out the plethora of opportunities below.
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Andrews Cove Campground
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Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere, and is only 15 minutes from the popular alpine village of Helen, Georgia.Andrew's Cove CG is…
Angel Falls Trailhead
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The Angel Fall Trailhead has 2 locations. The first is located in Loop 2, area 2 of the Rabun Beach Campground that is not available during the Winter season. This is mostly an easy trail with a…
Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area
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Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet (tallest) on the paved trail from the visitor information center. While there enjoy a picnic at any of our picnic sites or take a short walk on the…
Aska Trail System
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The Aska Trail System provides approximately 17 miles of recreational trails for bicyclists and hikers. This area is located in Fannin County off of Aska Road, and less than ten miles from downtown…
Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
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A large grassy field located approximately 1 mile from Lake Conasauga Recreation area. Primitive camping--no amenities. Campers may utilitize Lake Conasauga recreation opportunities by parking in…
Barnes Creek Picnic Area
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Barnes Creek is a simple picnic area with a small waterfall nearby.
Bartram Trail
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William Bartram, the distinguished explorer, naturalist and writer who embarked on a four-year journey traveling through eight southern colonies in 1773, not only discovered new and unique native…
Bear Creek Trail
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Single track trail takes rider along scenic Bear Creek through forests of hemlock-cove hardwood-rhododendron. Witness the Gennett Poplar, an immense, old growth poplar standing alongside the…
Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia
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The Benton MacKaye Trail, named after the Massachusetts forester and regional planner who originally envisioned the continuous trail along the crest of the Appalachian Mountain chain (A.K.A. The…
Blue Ridge Ranger District
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The Blue Ridge Ranger District is the central part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The district office is on the north side of US Highway 76, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of US 76 and US…