Alpharetta, Georgia
Top Spots in and near Alpharetta
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Cartersville, Georgia
Etowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails
4.01.08 mi / 105 ft gainEtowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cartersville, Georgia.Read more -
Stonecrest, Georgia
Arabia Mountain
4.51.52 mi / 89 ft gainThe trail begins right off Klondike Road by the parking lot with restrooms, which is almost impossible to miss. Upon arriving, you begin a steady climb along the barren rock face. At this point, keep an eye out for the prominent cairns to guide you up and down the mountain. The trail itself is o...Read more -
Gainesville, Georgia
Swim in Lake Sidney Lanier at Dogwood Park
3.0Lake Sidney Lanier is pretty big, but you don't need to be overwhelmed when you visit the lake via Dogwood Park. The park has a large pavilion and a few other picnic tables, lots of shade trees, and a couple of ways to access the lake. On the left side, there's an abandoned marina (dangerous—it's...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Amicalola Falls
4.30.73 mi / 292 ft gainAdventurers access the falls through the state park entrance. From the parking lot, hikers follow the clearly marked signs to the base of the falls. The incline begins by the pond at the base of the falls. From the pond, follow the incline along the cascading portion of the falls to the stairs. A...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Hike to Springer Mountain
3.519 mi / 4346 ft gainBegin your journey from Amicalola Falls State Park. Despite the steep climb, you should park at the base of the falls and climb the steps for a great view of one of the grandest falls in the South. (For more on that hike, see: "Climb the Stairs to Amicalola Falls"). From the top of the falls, fol...Read more -
Dawsonville, Georgia
Amicalola Falls Loop via Upper Observation Platform
5.01.93 mi / 666 ft gainTo get there you can use Google Maps or Waze to “Upper Observation Platform” – W Ridge Staircase, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The other option is to start at the visitor center. If you start at the visitor center, it will add about a mile to your hike so parking in the upper parking lot like us will s...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Kayak the Chestatee River South of Dahlonega
4.0This six mile section of the Chestatee River is a safe, enjoyable float mostly away from civilization. There are several small rapids and bumpy areas (class 1) throughout, with two larger rapids (class 1-2) towards the end of the section. It does get pretty shallow in some sections, so keep watch...Read more -
Euharlee, Georgia
Paddle the Lower Etowah (Euharlee Road to 411)
The nine mile stretch of river between Euharlee Road and 411 provides a beautiful getaway near Cartersville. As it sits downstream of Allatoona Lake, this is considered the Lower Etowah, and the temperament of the current depends largely on whether or not the Corps is releasing water upstream fro...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Explore Cane Creek Falls
From the parking lot, walk about 500 feet to the check-in office to let the receptionist know that you would like to visit the falls. This campground operates as a retreat select times throughout the year and is closed to the public during those times so prior to visiting, be sure to call and fi...Read more -
Dahlonega, Georgia
Lake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir)
5.03.24 mi / 367 ft gainLake Zwerner (aka Yahoola Creek Reservoir) is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dahlonega, Georgia.Read more -
Ellijay, Georgia
Hike the Tumbling Waters Trail
5.01.3 mi / 160 ft gainJust North of Carters Lake lies one of its tributaries, Tails Creek. The Tumbling Waters Trail follows along a scenic stretch of this creek as it cascades its way towards the lake. This trail is moderately trafficked and considered a local favorite. The Tumbling Waters trailhead also contains a...Read more -
Cleveland, Georgia
Hike the Appalachian Trail to Preachers Rock
5.02.1 mi / 425 ft gainThe Appalachian Trail is arguably the most famous thru-hike in the world. Along its 2,181-mile journey, there are many beautiful mountain views, and Preachers Rock is definitely one of them. A large granite slab near the summit of Big Cedar Mountain reveals mountain views that are truly the epi...Read more -
Cleveland, Georgia
Hike to Desoto Falls, Georgia
3.72 miThe Chattahoochee National Forest is another kind of jungle. On hot summer days well over 95 degrees, the forest canopy provides a shelter for human and wildlife alike. Here adventurers can enjoy hiking the Desoto Falls trail(s), try their luck at fishing, or take in the solitude of the North Ge...Read more