OUR NEWEST GEORGIA HIKING TRAILS
GEORGIA TRAILS BY DISTANCE
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top 10 trail lists: our favorite georgia trails
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North Georgia’s Best Hiking Trails
Hike our top 10 favorite Georgia hikes to waterfalls and stunning views
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Georgia Appalachian Trail: Our Favorite Hikes
Hike or backpack the Georgia Appalachian Trail these top Georgia AT hikes
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Best Atlanta Hiking Trails
Hike our top 10 favorite hikes to rivers, forest & scenic summits near Atlanta
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North Georgia Waterfalls
Chase some Georgia waterfalls on our top 10 favorite waterfall hikes
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Georgia’s Best Dog-Friendly Trails
Hike our top 10 hikes with dogs near Atlanta and throughout Georgia
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Best Hikes on the Chattahoochee River
Our favorite hikes and trail runs on the Chattahoochee near Atlanta
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Best Hikes in Georgia State Parks
Hike our favorite trails & explore Georgia's beauty in Georgia State Parks
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Atlanta Waterfalls: Our Favorite Hikes
Hike to Atlanta's most scenic falls: our top 10 favorite waterfall trails near Atlanta
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CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER HIKING
Hike, walk, run or bike our top ten favorite, most popular and scenic trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area north of Atlanta.
SWEETWATER CREEK STATE PARK
Hike Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta to a whitewater and boulder-filled creek, Civil War mill ruins and through a beautiful, wildlife-filled forest.OUR NEWEST ATLANTA HIKING TRAILS
- Three mountains, one day: hike Atlanta’s Triple Hike Challenge
- Georgia’s Best Dog Friendly Trails: Our Favorite Hikes with Dogs
- Chattahoochee River trails: our top 10 favorite trails on the ‘Hooch
- Atlanta’s best hiking trails – our top 10 favorite hikes
- Lullwater Park: Walking & Running Trails at Emory University
- Best fall hikes near Atlanta: our top 10 favorite trails
- Vickery Creek Trail: Hiking & trail running at Roswell Mill
- Atlanta waterfalls: our top 10 favorite hikes near Atlanta
- Pine Log Creek Trail and Quarry
- Kennesaw Mountain Environmental Trail
georgia trails:
top trails & how-to
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Georgia Appalachian Trail: 7 Great Hikes under 6 miles
Explore the Appalachian Trail in Georgia on these sub-six milers, trekking to lofty peaks, cascading waterfalls and through beautiful forest.
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7 Great Georgia Hikes Over Seven Miles
Rack up some distance on our seven favorite Georgia backpacking trips and long-distance day hikes, all over seven miles.
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Georgia Waterfall Hikes, 2 Miles or Less
Catch beautiful views of spilling and splashing waterfalls on these great, relatively easy Georgia beginner hikes, two miles or under.
OUR NEWEST ATLANTA RUNNING TRAILS
gear reviews
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Kuhl Retro Hoody Jacket Review
Kuhl delivers an ultra comfy, stylish jacket that's a great fit on the trail or around town...
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Lowa Renegade GTX hiking boot review
A high-end hiker that’s well-equipped with a waterproof Gore-Tex lining...
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Deuter Airlite 28 Backpack review
A lightweight, comfortable backpack that’s ventilated...
georgia outdoors: destination guides
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Sweetwater Creek State Park
Hike, paddle, stay and play: there's a ton of great ways to explore and adventure ...
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Fort Mountain State Park
Hike, bike, paddle, camp, and soak up some North Georgia beauty...
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Amicalola Falls State Park
Hike Amicalola Falls State Park to Georgia's tallest waterfall, the Appalachian Trail...
Georgia hiking trails, running trails & outdoor adventures
Atlanta Trails reviews the best Georgia hiking trails, backpacking trails and running trails throughout the state and in the Atlanta area. Our Georgia hiking trail reviews and Atlanta hiking and running trail reviews include trail info, trail maps, elevation profiles, inspiring photography and driving directions. Our goal? To inspire Atlanta residents and visitors to get active outside and to find a great Georgia hiking, backpacking or running adventure.
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Love to run Atlanta? Check out our favorite Atlanta running trails in the metro area. Our Georgia Trail Finder categorizes our favorite hiking trails in Georgia by distance, location, and feature. And check out our lists of our favorite Atlanta hiking trails, North Georgia hiking trails, Georgia waterfall hikes, and Atlanta running trails.