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    With whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and more, Georgia has the activities to match the landscapes and southern soul.

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    • Atlanta, Georgia

      Cascade Springs Trail

      5.0
      1.78 mi / 187 ft gain
      A quick and local getaway from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta city life, Cascade Springs Nature Preserve offers over 100 acres of forested trails that lead to Utoy Creek and Cascade Falls. The trail starts at the parking area and leads to a boardwalk where old historical structures stand along...
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    • Stone Mountain, Georgia

      Stone Mountain

      4.2
      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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    • Jekyll Island, Georgia

      Explore Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island

      4.7
      2 mi
      For the outdoors-minded, Jekyll Island’s biggest attraction may be its driftwood beach. Almost as if the driftwood rained down from the sky, the beach is littered with large trees and gnarly branches. The chaotic mess of driftwood can make the beach a maze to navigate, especially during high tide...
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    • Marietta, Georgia

      Hike the Battlefield and Mountain Loop

      5.0
      10.24 mi / 1355 ft gain
      From the visitor center, start on the Kenneshaw Mountain Trail, which takes you up a series of switchbacks to the summit of Kennesaw Mountain (600' elevation gain). Take in the views of Atlanta from the top, then continue on the trail as it descends, then starts up Little Kennesaw Mountain. At 2...
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    • Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia

      Anna Ruby Falls

      4.0
      1 mi / 374 ft gain
      The hike to Anna Ruby Falls located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, bordering and often mistaken for being located in Unicoi State Park, begins at the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center. There is a $3 per person fee (16 years and under are free) to access the parking lot of the visitor center a...
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    • Jackson, Georgia

      High Falls Loop

      4.2
      1.08 mi / 194 ft gain
      Parking areas are on the opposite side of the road where the trailhead is located and the fee is $5. If paying for parking isn't in your agenda, there is a gas station down the road on the same side as the trailhead where free parking is occasionally available. The trail begins off High Falls ro...
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    • Clarkesville, Georgia

      Panther Creek Falls

      3.7
      7.27 mi / 659 ft gain
      Park at the Panther Creek Recreation Area. The fee to park here is $4. There is extra parking alongside the road if the parking lot is full. The trail begins opposite the parking area, noted by a wooden sign. The trail gains elevation here and there with several drop-offs secured by cable cord f...
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    • Rising Fawn, Georgia

      Hike the West Rim Trail to Cherokee Falls

      4.5
      4.77 mi / 814 ft gain
      Good 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...
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    • Acworth, Georgia

      Hike and Swim at Red Top Mountain

      4.5
      4.74 mi / 472 ft gain
      The Georgia summer is no joke. Fortunately, Red Top Mountain's Homestead Trail hosts enough shade and swimming for all adventurers. The 5.5 mile loop is located on a large peninsula stretching out into Lake Allatoona. Hikers enter a lush forest of wildlife and will encounter moderate elevation...
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    • Saint Marys, Georgia

      Camp on Cumberland Island

      4.8
      Cumberland Island is surreal. Although a ferry ride is required from the mainland, it is well worth it. Hopping off of the short boat ride, you can feel that this place is something special. Live Oaks covered in Spanish Moss cover the entire island. Only a certain number of people are allowed on ...
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    • Toccoa, Georgia

      Explore Toccoa Falls

      3.6
      0.2 mi
      Park at the welcome center of Toccoa College.The trailhead is behind the welcome center, starting at the gates to the right of the center. The trail takes you along a creek on a gravel trail. After a short distance, you will reach Toccoa Falls, where the water pours off the rocks from over 180 fe...
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    • Tallulah Falls, Georgia

      Camp at Tallulah Gorge State Park

      4.7
      Tallulah Gorge is a must-see feature of Georgia. Campers can lay low and experience the gorge from its floor, engaging in river activities such as kayaking or swimming. Those seeking a thrill can hike the rim trails of the gorge, and even cross an 80' high suspension bridge. (Hikers who may be fe...
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    • Dawsonville, Georgia

      Hike to Springer Mountain

      3.5
      19 mi / 4346 ft gain
      Begin 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...
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    • Atlanta, Georgia

      Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline

      4.7
      1.93 mi / 164 ft gain
      To visit the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline, park in the paid public parking (different pricing Monday-Thursday & Friday-Sunday) at the far southeast corner of Piedmont Park, behind the Park Tavern restaurant and brewery. From there, walk to the intersection of Monroe Dr. and 10th St....
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    • Atlanta, Georgia

      Morningside Nature Preserve Loop

      4.5
      2.01 mi / 154 ft gain
      Park your car on the residential road and look across the street into the woods for the trail. The trail winds around through a bamboo forest with streams winding in and out. The trail splits and you can either take the high road or low road closer to the river. Both trails meet back up near the...
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    • Cleveland, Georgia

      Hike to Desoto Falls, Georgia

      3.7
      2 mi
      The 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...
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