Buford, Georgia

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  • Suwanee, Georgia

    Sims Lake Park Trail

    4.7
    1.17 mi / 135 ft gain
    Sims Lake Park Trail is a scenic 1.2-mile paved loop trail circling the serene Sims Lake in suburban Suwanee, Georgia. This popular community park features a well-maintained pathway that offers visitors beautiful water views and access to several recreational amenities just minutes from downtow...
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  • Suwanee, Georgia

    Settles Bridge Loop

    2.14 mi / 213 ft gain
    Settles Bridge Loop is a scenic 2.1-mile trail located within the Settles Bridge Park unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This moderately challenging loop offers hikers a diverse experience through mature hardwood forest while providing access to historic sites and beautif...
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  • Duluth, Georgia

    Bunten Road Park Loop

    1.66 mi / 121 ft gain
    Bunten Road Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Duluth, Georgia.
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  • Cumming, Georgia

    Mountainside Loop Trail

    4.0
    5.35 mi / 823 ft gain
    Mountainside Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cumming, Georgia.
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  • Cumming, Georgia

    Indian Seats Trail

    4.4
    3.24 mi / 453 ft gain
    The Sawnee Mountain Preserve is easy to get to with a GPS and offers plenty of parking. To get to the Indian Seats Trail you will start down a short (.17 mile) trail that will take you to the trailhead. The Indian Seats Trail is a loop so once you reach the marked trail you can go either left or ...
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  • Winder, Georgia

    Fort Yargo Lake Loop Trail

    4.0
    5.8 mi / 620 ft gain
    Fort Yargo Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Winder, Georgia.
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  • Roswell, Georgia

    Roswell Mill Ruins via Vickery Creek Trail

    4.6
    3.46 mi / 374 ft gain
    From Riverside Road, the Vickery Creek Trail takes you alongside the creek, then to an intersection where you will turn right. Switch onto Outer Loop Trail at the next intersection, and keep an eye out for marked junctions going forward. The trail will take you to the Roswell Mill waterfall, the...
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  • Sandy Springs, Georgia

    Hike through Big Trees Forest Preserve

    4.0
    2 mi / 120 ft gain
    Big Trees is truly a backyard beauty. The entrance connector brings you through to the beginning of the trails. If you are low on time, try out the Big Trees Loop (1/2 mile) which appears slightly before the major Backcountry trail system. Without going too deep into the preserve, you can still e...
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  • Stone Mountain, Georgia

    Stone Mountain

    4.3
    2.23 mi / 650 ft gain
    Stone Mountain sits on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta. Located in the center of Stone Mountain Park, this 1,686 ft. granite mound provides visitors with a challenging cardio workout and excellent panoramic views of the Atlanta metropolitan area.  Those who want to climb Stone Mountain should...
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  • Decatur, Georgia

    South Peachtree Creek Path Trail

    5.0
    2.23 mi / 194 ft gain
    South Peachtree Creek Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Decatur, Georgia.
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  • Atlanta, Georgia

    Blue Heron Nature Preserve

    5.0
    0.82 mi / 79 ft gain
    Blue Heron Nature Preserve is located directly off of the heavily trafficked Roswell Road in Buckhead.  The preserve boasts seven acres of greenery, wetlands, meadows, wildlife, and wildflowers.  There is even an educational facility located on the grounds for those extra curious explorers.  This...
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  • Atlanta, Georgia

    Chastain Park Trail

    4.0
    Chastain Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Atlanta, Georgia.
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  • Marietta, United States

    Sope Creek Loop

    4.3
    3.3 mi / 377 ft gain
    Sope Creek is a little slice of wild heaven squeezed into the hustle and bustle of Atlanta's metro madness. Bordering the Chattahoochee River, Interstate 285, and Suburbia sprawl, Sope Creek offers the city dweller an environmental escape that seems too good to be true. From the parking lot off...
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  • Marietta, Georgia

    Cochran Shoals Trail from Interstate North Trailhead

    5.0
    Cochran Shoals Trail from Interstate North Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Atlanta, Georgia.
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  • Dahlonega, Georgia

    Lake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir)

    5.0
    3.24 mi / 367 ft gain
    Lake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir) is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dahlonega, Georgia.
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  • Woodstock, Georgia

    Rope Mill Loop

    4.36 mi / 522 ft gain
    Rope Mill Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Woodstock, Georgia.
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