LaFayette, Georgia
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LaFayette, Georgia
Hike to Keown Falls
1.8 mi / 450 ft gainKeown Falls Trail is a moderate loop perfect for a Spring day (especially after those April showers). The trailhead is located in the Keown Falls picnic area which is very spacious spotted with several picnic tables. This would be a great place for a family gathering and is spacious enough that ...Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Camp at Cloudland Canyon State Park
4.8If you're looking to camp somewhere with exceptional hiking and beautiful waterfalls, Southeastern Tennessee locals know not to look further than Lookout Mountain. Located on the western edge, Cloudland Canyon State Park straddles Sitton Gulch Creek and is perfect for a weekend exploration.If sta...Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Hike Sitton's Gulch Trail
5.05.7 mi / 1060 ft gainHiking Sitton's Gulch is a great option for those who want to get a little more distance than what the 2.1 mile Waterfalls trail has to offer. This bit of extra distance will separate you from a lot of the weekend crowd and will expose you to two more waterfalls, in addition to Cherokee and Heml...Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Cloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground
4.66 mi / 873 ft gainCloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground is a loop trail in Cloudland Canyon State park, which offers up stunning vistas and several waterfalls. This trail is located near Rising Fawn, Georgia.Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Hike the West Rim Trail to Cherokee Falls
4.54.77 mi / 814 ft gainGood luck finding something you dislike about Cloudland Canyon State Park - one of Georgia's largest and most scenic parks. Sitting on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, it is home to a plethora of luscious trails, easily-accessible campgrounds or yurts, and flowing waterfalls. The West Rim L...Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Cloudland Canyon's Waterfall Trail
4.91.21 mi / 325 ft gainWhen you enter Cloudland Canyon State Park you will drive straight through all of the 4 way stops for about 1 mile before you reach the parking lot for the Waterfall Trail. The parking area does have restrooms and picnic tables if you would like to bring a lunch. What goes down must come up! I...Read more -
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Explore Lula Lake Land Trust
3.93.4 mi / 459 ft gainLula Lake Land Trust may only be accessible on the first and last Saturday of every month, but a visit to this North Georgia park is well worth planning for. It offers a small, but beautiful lake, a large waterfall, and over 6 miles of trails for hiking or biking. The 1-mile level gravel road fro...Read more -
Summerville, Georgia
Hike the Marble Mine Trail
4.31.7 mi / 200 ft gainThis 1.7 mile loop is almost entirely on a wide pebbled road making this hike perfect for getting families and friends outdoors. Though there is some elevation gain, the Marble Mine Loop is quite an easy walk. Go during the Fall and the trees are boasting all the reds, oranges, and yellows of the...Read more -
Mentone, Alabama
Hike to the Base of DeSoto Falls
4.80.7 mi / 285 ft gainThe main visitor entrance to DeSoto Falls in Mentone, AL provides easy, paved trails along the upper rim of the falls. For a more private an intimate view, there is a pull off on the side of the road and trail access. Heading south on AL Hwy 89, take a left turn on Dekalb Country Road 613. Afte...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hike and Swim at the Middle Creek Slide
3.04 mi / 200 ft gainYou park just west of the map waypoint on the wide shoulder (remember to lock your car, thefts have been reported in this area). The trailhead is really just an opening on the side of the road. Follow this to the creek and start making your way along the rocks upstream. The difficulty of the cl...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hike to Middle Creek Falls
3.50.5 miMiddle Creek Falls, despite its proximity to the Cumberland Trail hikes, has no official designated trail. However, there is a pull-off on Suck Creek Road (informally marked by graffiti and bumper stickers adorning the guard rail) with room on either side of the street to park. The trail begins ...Read more -
Fort Payne, Alabama
Little River Canyon
1.33 mi / 180 ft gainLittle River Canyon is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Fort Payne, Alabama.Read more -
Fort Payne, Alabama
Explore Little River Falls
4.0Little River Falls is a popular site within the Little River Canyon National Preserve, a 12 mile long, 600 ft deep canyon.The 45-foot falls can be accessible from two different vantage points – either via a paved but steep path from the parking lot down to an overlook, or by driving to a higher l...Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Hike to Edwards Point
4.75.8 mi / 50 ft gainThe Signal Point to Edwards Points trail serves as the southernmost leg of the Cumberland Trail, winding through part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. From the initial Signal Point overlook, the path descends into Middle Creek Gorge, passes through the Rainbow Lake Wilde...Read more -
Fort Payne, Alabama
Swim at Little Falls (Martha's Falls)
4.41.5 miLittle Falls, also referred to as Martha Falls and the “Hippie Hole” by the locals, is a popular swimming hole a part of Little River Canyon National Preserve, located along the state line of Alabama and Georgia. Perks include free parking and free admission. Drive up Lookout Mountain and pull i...Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Hike to Rainbow Falls
4.75.7 mi / 1500 ft gainMost Rainbow Lake Trail hikers have seen or heard the majestic Rainbow Falls, but fewer have ventured down the treacherous path to the falls themselves. Albeit a bit daunting, especially if there has been recent rain, the path from Rainbow Lake Trail down to Rainbow Falls is a rewarding trek for ...Read more