Suches, Georgia
Top Spots in and near Suches
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Cleveland, Georgia
Hike the Appalachian Trail to Preachers Rock
5.02.1 mi / 425 ft gainThe Appalachian Trail is arguably the most famous thru-hike in the world. Along its 2,181-mile journey, there are many beautiful mountain views, and Preachers Rock is definitely one of them. A large granite slab near the summit of Big Cedar Mountain reveals mountain views that are truly the epi...Read more -
Cleveland, Georgia
Hike to Desoto Falls, Georgia
3.72 miThe Chattahoochee National Forest is another kind of jungle. On hot summer days well over 95 degrees, the forest canopy provides a shelter for human and wildlife alike. Here adventurers can enjoy hiking the Desoto Falls trail(s), try their luck at fishing, or take in the solitude of the North Ge...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Appalachian Trail from Blood Mountain to Cowrock Mountain
4.014 mi / 2907 ft gainNorth Georgia is packed with awesome mountain trails, but few boast the beauty and magnitude of the Appalachian Trail. The hike from Blood Mountain to Cowrock Mountain is one of the more scenic sections of the AT in Georgia, in terms of mountain views. Do this hike as a full day hike, or spread ...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Blood Mountain via Byron Reece Trailhead
4.74.34 mi / 1447 ft gainThe Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness make up the wild and scenic southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blood Mountain trail offers the day hiker a taste of the Appalachian Trail that does not disappoint. The hike starts at the Byron Reece trailhead at Neels Gap where ...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike the Bear Hair Gap Trail
4.55.5 mi / 675 ft gainVogel State Park is one of the many beautifully preserved wilderness parks of Northern Georgia. With a stunning alpine lake and 17 miles of trails, you cannot go wrong. The Bear Hair Trail is the perfect mid-distance option that will reward you with both great views of the lake from a high vant...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Camp at Vogel State Park
5.0Nestled at the foot of Blood Mountain is one of Georgia's most scenic State Parks. With over 90 campsites and 35 charming cottages, 17 miles of hiking trails, a beautiful alpine lake, and a charming waterfall, Vogel State Park highlights all of the best things that North Georgia has to offer. T...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike the Trahlyta Lake Trail to Trahlyta Falls
1 mi / 30 ft gainLake Trahlyta in Vogel State Park offers a truly unique combination of natural beauty and opportunity for recreation. The easy one-mile Lake Trahlyta trail circles the emerald colored lake and has a short deviation that leads to a calming, yet impressive waterfall. The trail starts on the edge...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike to Helton Creek Falls
4.50.6 mi / 22 ft gainGetting to Helton Creek Falls can be a little bit tricky. You can either access the trailhead from 348 (the less popular, more adventurous route), or you can access the trailhead easily off of highway 19. The reason why access from 348 is a bit tricky is that the road actually has two creek cros...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Explore Cane Creek Falls
From the parking lot, walk about 500 feet to the check-in office to let the receptionist know that you would like to visit the falls. This campground operates as a retreat select times throughout the year and is closed to the public during those times so prior to visiting, be sure to call and fi...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Lake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir)
5.03.24 mi / 367 ft gainLake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir) is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dahlonega, Georgia.Read more -
Helen, Georgia
Hike to Hogpen Gap
4.01 miHogpen Gap is one of six "Gaps" of North Georgia. If you are planning to go on this trip from town, you will be starting from a parking lot at the bottom of the trailhead. If you happen to be thru-hiking on the AT, you just take an extra half-mile of your hike and begin following the blue blazes....Read more -
Helen, Georgia
Hike to Dukes Creek Falls
4.21.9 mi / 300 ft gainStarting with a scenic overlook of Yonah mountain and ending with three waterfalls, Dukes Creek falls is the perfect hike on any occasion. This easy 1 mile trail has spectacular views and is great for dogs and families. The trail is gravel and boardwalk the whole way and great for any age. The pa...Read more -
Helen, Georgia
Raven Cliff Falls
4.64.78 mi / 584 ft gainThe hike to Raven Cliff Falls round-trip is about 5 miles. The scenery is amazing the whole way through with beautiful cascading waterfalls and running streams filled with wildlife everywhere you look. Along the way, there are a few campsites where during the warm months you'll see many tents set...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Kayak the Chestatee River South of Dahlonega
4.0This six mile section of the Chestatee River is a safe, enjoyable float mostly away from civilization. There are several small rapids and bumpy areas (class 1) throughout, with two larger rapids (class 1-2) towards the end of the section. It does get pretty shallow in some sections, so keep watch...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Amicalola Falls Loop via Upper Observation Platform
5.01.93 mi / 666 ft gainTo get there you can use Google Maps or Waze to “Upper Observation Platform” – W Ridge Staircase, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The other option is to start at the visitor center. If you start at the visitor center, it will add about a mile to your hike so parking in the upper parking lot like us will s...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Hike to Springer Mountain
3.519 mi / 4346 ft gainBegin your journey from Amicalola Falls State Park. Despite the steep climb, you should park at the base of the falls and climb the steps for a great view of one of the grandest falls in the South. (For more on that hike, see: "Climb the Stairs to Amicalola Falls"). From the top of the falls, fol...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Suches
Suches, Georgia
Getaway Chattahoochee
There are 17 two-person cabins and 4 four-person cabins at our Atlanta Outpost. All cabins have either one or two queen beds, and beautif...
From $119 / night
Blairsville, Georgia
Lake Winfield Scott Rec
Overview
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, ...
Morganton, Georgia
Morganton Point
Overview
The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountai...
Dawsonville, Georgia
Toto Creek Campground
Overview
Toto Creek Campground lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views o...
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Holiday
Opening soon! The Toccoa River tumbles down from the Blue Ridge Mountains, flows into Lake Blue Ridge and then right past this new KOA. S...
Dawsonville, Georgia
Thompson Creek Park Shelter (Ga)
Overview
Thompson Creek Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views o...