There’s nowhere quite like the mountains of North Georgia. The rolling southern Blue Ridge Range of the Appalachians is like no other: it’s home to view-packed summits, mossy creek valleys, deep-cut canyons and gorges, and mile after mile of prime hiking trails.
These are some of our favorite adventures in the North Georgia mountains, from hikes on the epic-length Appalachian Trail to splashy summertime adventures on the river trails in the remote Cohutta Wilderness. And for even more great adventures in the northern stretches of the Peach State, check out our bucket list of our all-time favorite North Georgia hikes and our top North Georgia waterfall hikes.
Camp at the beautiful Three Forks campsites in a beautiful trout steam valley near the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia.
Run or walk the Shortline Trail, a former rail trail at Tallulah Gorge State Park, and explore the quiet, scenic shores of the Tallulah River just north of the gorge.
Hike Cloudland Canyon’s Waterfalls Trail, East Rim Loop Trail and Overlook Trail for beautiful wintertime views, icicle-covered canyon walls and frosty, icy waterfalls.
