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State Park Hiking Trails

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Throughout Northeast Georgia, visitors will find a number of hiking trails at state parks, state recreational  area and state conservation areas.  For more information on Georgia's State Parks, go to http://www.georgiastateparks.org/

 

Amicalola Falls State Park

Easy to Moderate - 0.25 Miles

An 8.5 mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys.

 

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Easy to Strenuous - 11 Miles

Moderate of several trails of wildflowers, streams & lush forests.

 

Bobby Brown Outdoor Recreation Area

Easy - 1.9 Miles

Hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, cascading streams, small waterfalls and lush forests 

 

Fort Yargo State Park

Easy - 18 Miles

Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails 

 

Hart Outdoor Recreation Area

Easy - 1.5 Miles

Hiking & Bicycling Trails 

 

Moccasin Creek State Park

Easy to Moderate - 1 Mile Trail & 2 Mile Trail

1-Mile Non-Game Interpretive Trail with Wildlife Observation Tower & 2-Mile Hemlock Falls Hiking Trail

 

Richard B Russell State Park

Easy - 6 Miles

Hiking & Bicycling Trails - A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach.

 

Smithgall Woods Conservation Area

Easy - 5 Miles

Five miles of trails and 18 miles of roads allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. 

 

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Moderate to Strenuous - 20 Miles

Hiking and Mountain Biking.  Rugged Terrain, Hikers must obtain a free permit from the Visitors Center before hiking into the gorge.  

 

Tugaloo State Park

Easy - 4 Miles

Nature trails with lake views

 

Unicoi State Park

Easy to Moderate - 7.5 Miles

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and biking on scenic mountain trails, especially those leading to Helen and Anna Ruby Falls. Scenic mountain view, lake views and nature trails 

 

Vogel State Park

Easy to Strenuous - 18 Miles

Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular four-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy one-mile lake loop, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail. 

 

Victoria Bryant State Park

Easy - 8 Miles

Hikers can follow either the short nature trail or the longer perimeter trail that winds through hardwoods and crosses creeks. Animal lovers should keep an eye out for wildlife while passing food plots along the perimeter trail. 

 

Watson Mill Bridge State Park

Easy - 7 Miles

Hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy the thick forest along the river or travel into the park's backcountry.  Also, biking and horseback riding trails.