Atlanta Trails Blog: top Georgia trails, beginner’s guides & how-to

Our blog highlights the top Georgia trails for hiking, running, backpacking and biking. Explore Georgia's beauty, find a great trail, learn hiking and running basics, and find visitor info for Georgia's great outdoors.

Mountains in Georgia: our favorite hikes to summits & sublime views

Hike to exceptional summit views on these trails to some of the tallest mountains in Georgia. Our top 25 Georgia mountain trails scale lofty peaks and summits to catch some of the Peach State’s best views.
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North Georgia hiking trails – our top 10 favorite hikes

Follow our top ten favorite North Georgia hiking trails to soaring mountain summits, waterfalls and mossy creek valleys in Georgia’s rolling southern Appalachian mountains.
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Helen, GA adventure guide: top outdoor things to do in Georgia’s German town

Find a great outdoor adventure in North Georgia’s German alpine village. Plan a great Helen getaway with our top places to stay and things to do: hike, bike, zip line, camp, and paddle. And relax in a cozy cabin, and enjoy some great dining options, too.
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Blue Ridge, Georgia adventure guide: top things to do, places to eat and cabin rentals

Find an adventure in Blue Ridge, Georgia, with our favorite things to do and outdoor adventures. Where to hike, eat, paddle, raft, bike, or just relax in a cozy cabin rental in this scenic North Georgia mountain town.
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Long weekend of adventure: our favorite Memorial Day weekend things to do in Atlanta, North Georgia & beyond

Find an outdoor adventure over the long Memorial Day weekend! Reflect. Remember. Get outside. Explore. Road trip. And get ready to kick off a great Georgia summer.
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Georgia State Parks: our top 10 favorite hiking trails

Hike these top 10 trails at our favorite Georgia State Parks, trekking some of the most popular, scenery-packed trails in the state. From canyons to river valleys to moss-draped coastal forest, these hikes explore Georgia’s incredibly diverse terrain.
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Georgia Appalachian Trail: great Georgia hikes under 6 miles

Hike these classic Georgia Appalachian Trail hikes to stunning summit views, a gorgeous waterfall and through beautiful North Georgia forest. All under six miles, they’re a great intro to Georgia’s stretch of the epic-length AT.
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Georgia Appalachian Trail hiking guide

Hike, run or backpack the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, climbing to mountain summits, exploring mossy creek valleys, visiting waterfalls, and catching some seriously stunning views.
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South River Neighborhood Network

Healthier rivers, trails, and communities: the new South River Neighborhood Network will help improve water quality, wildlife habitat and hiking and running areas in the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County.
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Atlanta’s best dog-friendly trails: our top 10 favorite hikes for dogs

Leash up and hit the trail! Hike our favorite dog-friendly trails near Atlanta with your favorite four-pawed hiking buddy.
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