| Georgia |
| Hiking Guide |
| Hiking in Georgia | ||
Description - Hiking in the warm state of Georgia offers much for the outdoors person. The Appalachian Trail spends some time in the area and some of the best parts of it are in the Toccoa Ranger district in the Chattahoochee NF, the trail can be accessed by various side trials within this district. The Toccoa River Canoe Trail offers an easy river run. The Aska Trails is a great mountain biking trailsystem, hiking and riding, with over 430 miles of trails on the Chattahoochee, it's hard to find an area without some type of footpath. From short day hikes to more arduous trips, for novices or experts, there is a trail for every level and purpose. The four long-distance trails on the Chattahoochee are great for backpacking: the Benton MacKaye (53 miles), Bantram (37 miles), Duncan Ridge (35.5 miles), and Appalachian (79 miles on the Chattahoochee).
Still in the Chattahoochee, across from the Armuchee Ridges lie the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Conasauga sits here, the state's highest lake, at more than 3,000 feet above sea level. This clear cool mountain lake is surrounded by white pines and eastern hemlocks, and is a great spot for fishing. Don't forget to hike to Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak at 4,784 feet. Trails traverse the mountain and the observation deck offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Ten wildernesses, 1,367 miles of trout streams, and 430 miles of trails enrich the Chattahoochee National Forest. The Oconee NF covers 115,000 acres in central Georgia. Unlike the tall peaks of the Chattahoochee, the Oconee National Forest is relatively flat with small hills. Lakes, rivers, and wildlife are the outstanding features of the Oconee. If a wealth of trails is the hallmark of the Chattahoochee, bountiful game is the signature of the Oconee. There are also plenty of excellent fishing opportunities. Beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir known for its excellent sport fishing, and hiking trails around the area. The lake is shallow, but natural lime sink ponds have left areas of cool, clear water with a variety of fish. The threatened gopher tortoise, the only tortoise native to Georgia, makes its home along a 2.2-mile nature trail designed to interpret the wiregrass community habitat. Situated on a rugged peninsula that juts into Hartwell Reservoir, Tugaloo's cottages and campsites offer spectacular views of the water in every direction. Some cottages even have boat docks for overnight guests. The park also offers mountain music programs. Known as the park where spring spends the summer, Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely Lake Burton. Its central location makes it a perfect location perfect jumping off spot for high country exploration. Tour the adjacent trout rearing station, hike mountain trails or simply relax in the in this peaceful setting of this peaceful state park. | ||
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