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Top Hiking Spots in and near Atlanta

  • Woodstock, Georgia

    Rope Mill Loop

    4.36 mi / 522 ft gain
    Rope Mill Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Woodstock, Georgia.
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  • Suwanee, Georgia

    Sims Lake Park Trail

    5.0
    1.17 mi / 135 ft gain
    Sims Lake Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Suwanee, Georgia.
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  • Cartersville, Georgia

    Camp at Red Top Mountain State Park

    4.5
    Red Top Mountain State Park finds itself just 30 minutes up I-75 from the urban sprawl of Atlanta, and it is surprising how quickly you can forget exactly how close you are to the city with just one night of camping here.  The State Park has a range of activities to offer, so there is bound to be...
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  • Acworth, Georgia

    Hike and Swim at Red Top Mountain

    4.5
    4.74 mi / 472 ft gain
    The Georgia summer is no joke. Fortunately, Red Top Mountain's Homestead Trail hosts enough shade and swimming for all adventurers. The 5.5 mile loop is located on a large peninsula stretching out into Lake Allatoona. Hikers enter a lush forest of wildlife and will encounter moderate elevation...
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  • Cartersville, Georgia

    Etowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails

    4.0
    1.08 mi / 105 ft gain
    Etowah Indian Mounds Interpretive and River Walk Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cartersville, Georgia.
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  • Cartersville, Georgia

    Pine Mountain Loop

    4.6
    2.11 mi / 597 ft gain
    The Pine Mountain Trail winds and climbs its way to awesome summit views, along massive granite outcrops and serene forest. Hike over wooden bridges, across sparkling streams, past misty waterfalls & rock outcroppings, varied forest, scenic overlooks, & leaping deer. This local gem is tuc...
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  • Cumming, Georgia

    Mountainside Loop Trail

    4.0
    5.35 mi / 823 ft gain
    Mountainside Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cumming, Georgia.
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  • Cumming, Georgia

    Hike the Indian Seats Trail

    4.3
    3.24 mi / 453 ft gain
    The Sawnee Mountain Preserve is easy to get to with a GPS and offers plenty of parking. To get to the Indian Seats Trail you will start down a short (.17 mile) trail that will take you to the trailhead. The Indian Seats Trail is a loop so once you reach the marked trail you can go either left or ...
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  • Jasper, Georgia

    Mount Oglethorpe

    0.69 mi / 49 ft gain
    Mount Oglethorpe, located in Jasper, Georgia, offers a challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 0.69 miles. The trail is marked by a steady incline, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers. The path is well-maintained and clearly marked, ensuring a safe journey for all hik...
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