LaFayette, Georgia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near LaFayette
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Copperhill, Tennessee
Hike the Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks River Falls
5.09 mi / 315 ft gainJacks River Falls is one of Georgia's most impressive waterfalls. Containing several cascades that combine to an 80 foot waterfall, this destination provides spectacular views and refreshing pools to take a dip in. You can approach the falls from either Jacks River Falls trail or the Beech Bott...Read more -
Tracy City, Tennessee
Sycamore Falls
4.62.92 mi / 295 ft gainSycamore Falls is located in the Fiery Gizzard region of South Cumberland State Park. The trailhead is located just past Tracy City Elementary School on Fiery Gizzard Road. There is a large parking lot with restrooms at the trailhead. Start your hike at the south end of the parking lot. This ...Read more -
Tracy City, Tennessee
Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail
5.013.5 miStart this journey from the Grundy Forest Trailhead, where you will quickly begin a decent along the Little Fiery Gizzard Creek. At the 0.7-mile split, be sure to turn left and cross the bridge to stay on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. For the next 0.8-mile journey, you'll encounter the gorgeous Black ...Read more -
Tracy City, Tennessee
Firey Gizzard, Dog Hole and Ravens Point
5.08.42 mi / 1302 ft gainFirey Gizzard, Dog Hole and Ravens Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Tracy City, Tennessee.Read more -
Leesburg, Alabama
Camp at Sand Rock
5.01 mi / -100 ft gainWe camped in a rooftop tent, but many people used traditional tents and hammocks. After purchasing a camping permit, drive right up to your campsite. There are three general camping areas.First is the more exposed (to the often strong winds) campsites along the tops of the cliffs that are closest...Read more -
Cartersville, Georgia
Pine Mountain Loop
4.62.11 mi / 597 ft gainThe Pine Mountain Trail winds and climbs its way to awesome summit views, along massive granite outcrops and serene forest. Hike over wooden bridges, across sparkling streams, past misty waterfalls & rock outcroppings, varied forest, scenic overlooks, & leaping deer. This local gem is tuc...Read more -
Cartersville, Georgia
Etowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails
4.51.08 mi / 105 ft gainEtowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cartersville, Georgia.Read more -
Sherwood, Tennessee
Walls of Jericho via Tennessee Trailhead
5.07.74 mi / 1667 ft gainThe Walls of Jericho Trail is a renowned hike located on the Alabama/Tennessee border, which offers adventurous trekkers a chance to witness the stunning natural formations known as the Walls of Jericho. This challenging 8-mile out-and-back hike takes hikers through diverse landscapes, from lush ...Read more -
Reliance, Tennessee
Hike the Scenic Spur Trail
5.03.9 mi / 426 ft gainVery little elevation gain leads to an easy hike along a river right outside of the Ocoee river region. First .7 miles is very flat, then leads to some slight elevation gain but nothing too serious. This trail traverses through the lush forest for a short distance when you come across a small cre...Read more -
Reliance, Tennessee
Rainbow Falls, Cherokee National Forest
4.83.37 mi / 531 ft gainStarting at the parking lot, head up the trail (Clemmer #302/Scenic Spur #78) and it should say "1.7 miles to waterfalls". At the top of the hill in approximately 0.1 miles, veer to the right on trail #78. Continue for another 0.6 miles trail - #86 cuts across but continue straight on #78. From t...Read more -
Estillfork, Alabama
Walls of Jericho via Alabama Trailhead
4.35.8 mi / 1417 ft gainAround 5pm, we hiked down the only clearly marked trail that departs from the parking lot. The path begins with gentle switchbacks and great views of the forest, occasionally passing by small waterfalls, sinkholes, and caves; and arriving at the Hurricane Creek crossing (log with handrail) after ...Read more -
Benton, Tennessee
Hike to Benton Falls
5.03.2 mi / 318 ft gainStart this hike from the parking lot of the Chilhowee Day Use Area (here you must remember to bring $3 cash to pay the day use fee). To begin, walk along the path to the left of the facilities until you come to the trailhead. Start here continuing along the left-side of the lake. After passing t...Read more