30 Amazing Adventures in Georgia
Georgia is home to endless adventure.
Rushing waterfalls, rolling hills, island backcountry getaways, and epic sunsets are just the beginning of the adventures to be found in Georgia. Bring the whole family out for a camping trip or spend the day paddling solo on the tranquil rivers and lakes across the state. The hardest part about exploring Georgia is probably knowing where to begin. That's where we come in. Check out 30 of our favorite adventures in the Peach State and prepare for your next weekend in the Great Outdoors.
1. Explore Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island
Photo: Cameron Cech
2. Hike Cloudland Canyon’s Waterfall Trail
Photo: Alan Maxcy
3. Hike to the Brasstown Bald Peak
Photo: Jason Clemmons
4. Backpack the Parallel Trail to Yankee Paradise Campground
Photo: Emily Lester
5. Hike Blood Mountain
Photo: Rob Giersch
6. Hike and Climb to Yonah Mountain
Photo: Cole Christiansen
7. Paddle Banks Lake
Photo: Josha Krehbiel
8. Hike to Blue Hole and High Shoals Creek Falls
Photo: Tiffany Lachner
9. Climb the Stairs to Amicalola Falls
Photo: Matthew Ady
10. Hike and Camp the Big Poplar Loop, F.D. Roosevelt SP
Photo: Clare Healey
11. Hike the Indian Seats Trail
Photo: Alan Maxcy
12. Hike the White Loop at Sweetwater Creek
Photo: Alan Maxcy
13. Explore Toccoa Falls
Photo: Kelley Le
14. Stargaze at Deerlick Astronomy Village
Photo: Mark Friedman
15. Camp at Cloudland Canyon State Park
Photo: Clare Healey
16. Hike along Sope Creek
Photo: Rob Giersch
17. Hike Arabia Mountain
Photo: Rob Giersch
18. Camp on Cumberland Island
Photo: Collin Enstad
19. Explore Lula Lake Land Trust
Photo: Clare Healey
20. Hike to Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge SP
Photo: Matthew Koehnemann
21. Hike Pine Mountain
Photo: Nick Tort
22. Hike the West Rim Trail to Cherokee Falls
Photo: Clare Healey
23. Hike to Raven Cliff Falls
Photo: Tiffany Lachner
24. Hike the Canyon Loop in Providence Canyon
Photo: Seth Berry
25. Kayak Betty’s Branch
Photo: Matt Van Swol
26. Hike and Swim at Red Top Mountain
Photo: Jeremy Cournyea
27. Hike to Anna Ruby Falls
Photo: Matthew Koehnemann
28. Hike and Swim at High Falls State Park
Photo: Kelley Le
29. Camp at Stafford Beach on Cumberland Island
Photo: Emily Lester
30. Mountain Bike Bear Creek
Photo: Rob Giersch
Discover incredible adventures and more at Explore Georgia.
Cover photo: Alan Maxcy
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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