Best Trail Running in Georgia

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1

Georgia, Cobb County

01 :37 hrs
5 mi
59.279907 ft
Moderate

Trail run in Kennesaw Mountain. There is a perfect balance of incline and flat terrain. Lots of wildlife and shade. It is a simple trail and you will pass over some cool bridges.

2

Georgia, Upson County

02 :34 hrs
2.6 mi
104.3347 ft
Hard

Sprewell bluff park 5.1 mile round trip with amazing views. The hike is moderate to difficult a with over 700 ft elevation gain. There are over looks benchs and picnic tables along the route

3

Georgia, White County

02 :05 hrs
3.9 mi
450.38702 ft
Hard

Steep 2.5 mile hike to the peak. Rugged terrain. Used sometimes for military personnel training. Also used for climbing. Dogs are allowed but I don't recommend it.

4

Georgia, DeKalb County

01 :53 hrs
4.9 mi
94.24747 ft
Hard

This is the Cherokee Hiking Trail as labeled by the park. The trail mostly stays along the base of the mountain and skirting by a couple of small lakes. A section of the trail skirts over the lip of the mountain on the summit access side. Denoted by a white rectangle, the trail will require maneuvering over large rocks. Parts of the trail are warned to be extremely slippery when wet and there is a connecting trail that keeps the hiker off the lip of the mountain. Mostly squirrels and snakes were found along the trail during the summer. This is not a very crowded trail.

5

Georgia, Forsyth County

01 :21 hrs
3.4 mi
116.831024 ft
Moderate

This is at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve on the Indian Seats Trail. The trail markings are a blue diamond with "IS" and a number below it. The trails get a little confusing so utilizing the maps posted along the route is a big help. The views at the top are spectacular with many places to sit and view the landscape. On clear days you can see the Appalachian Mountains. You can access this trail from Bettis Tribble Gap Road.

6

Georgia, Stewart County

02 :36 hrs
6.8 mi
90.19998 ft
Hard

This adventure winds along the rim of Providence Canyon, which has deservedly been coined the nickname “Little Grand Canyon”. The hike features awesome up-close views of the stunningly colored and peculiarly sculpted sandstone canyon walls and sweeping panoramic distance canyon views. When out of the canyons the path explores rolling hills, covered with a range of flora, from rhododendrons, deciduous trees and azaleas to long-leaf and loblolly pines. Bird life includes warblers, thrushes, owls, turkeys and all of Georgia’s woodpecker species. There are several side trails and campsites along the way to make your trip more enjoyable.

7

Georgia, Union County

01 :28 hrs
3.2 mi
293.24304 ft
Moderate

Located in Vogel State Park, this is a beautiful trail with a great view of Lake Trahlyta. There are several creek crossings along the way and it can be done in either direction.

8

Florida, Fernandina Beach

01 :14 hrs
4.6 mi
6.1953506 ft
Moderate

Situated on Florida's northernmost barrier island, Fort Clinch State Park offers lots of history, diverse terrain, and beautiful scenery open for exploration. This ride follows an off-road biking and hiking trail that travels alongside the park drive. The terrain has some small ups and downs but no major climbs or technical riding areas. The pathway is also open for foot traffic so watch out for others along the trail.

9

Georgia, Fannin County

01 :44 hrs
4.1 mi
181.74628 ft
Moderate

Combining short pieces of the 2100-mile Appalachian and 290-mile Benton trails, this adventure offers great hiking as it winds through the southern-most parts of the high country in the North Georgia Mountains. From atop Springer Mountain there are spectacular views of the surrounding Chattahoochee National Forest mountains and valleys. At the end of a short side trail, on the way up Springer Mountain, there is a great spot to have a lunch on a picnic table and refill water bottles in the nearby stream.

10

Georgia, Stewart County

01 :09 hrs
3 mi
61.87123 ft
Moderate

This adventure winds along the rim of Providence Canyon, which has deservedly been coined the nickname “Little Grand Canyon”. The hike features awesome up-close views of the stunningly colored and peculiarly sculpted sandstone canyon walls, as well as canyon views from up top. Within the canyon the floor is a wet and shaded as the trail follows a streambed lined with a variety of plant life including alders, rhododendron and the rare plumleaf azalea. The path along the ridges and rims are well-drained and dry, and typically offer opportunities for some brilliant photos. All nine canyons are accessible from this trail for the adventurous hiker, giving this hike a high quality rating.

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