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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Hemlock Falls Hiking Trailhead
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A beautiful 1 mile hike to waterfalls
Hickey Gap Campground
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Seated alongside the sparkling Mill Creek trout stream, and just east of the community of Crandall, GA, is a beautiful gem of a campground named after the Hickey family who once lived there.Photos…
Hitchiti Trail
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This hiking trail is in the Hitchiti Experimental Forest and follows Falling Creek and the Ocmulgee River. One section, marked 184 on the ground, is a shorter loop that does not go to the river.(33°…
Iron Mountain Trail
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The Iron Mountain trail begins in the Cottonwood Patch Campground. Iron Mountain is suitable for hikers and equestrians alike and is near the Conasauga River as it meanders its way back from…
Jake and Bull Mountain Trail System
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The Jake and Bull Mountain Trail System provides approximately 36 miles of recreational trails for equestrians, bicyclists and hikers. The Jake Mountain Trail System and Bull Mountain Trail System…
John's Mountain Overlook
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Observation Site located off the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway. Johns Mountian 3.5 mile hiking loop. A steep gravel road leads to an overlook deck and small gravel parking area. Observation Site…
Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
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A fabulous day-hiking opportunity for young and old awaits visitors at the Keown Falls Recreation Area.  With picnicking, dramatic vistas and a hike to the Keown Falls and overlook that even Grandma…
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area
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Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area is located on the west side of Blue Ridge Lake in Blue Ridge, GA. The lake is a 3,290 acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir. Blue Ridge Lake offers…
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area
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No group activities
Lake Conasauga
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This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime…