Stone Mountain, Georgia
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
Stone Mountain
4.22.23 mi / 650 ft gainStone Mountain sits on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta. Located in the center of Stone Mountain Park, this 1,686 ft. granite mound provides visitors with a challenging cardio workout and excellent panoramic views of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Those who want to climb Stone Mountain should...Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
Deepdene Park
4.00.92 mi / 82 ft gainDeepdene Park is the eastern most segment of the Olmsted Linear Park system that borders Ponce de Leon Avenue, connecting the Poncey-Highland community to the Druid Hills neighborhood. The parks included in this system are Springdale, Vigilee, Shadyside, Dellwood, and lastly, Deepdene. While the...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 -
Atlanta, Georgia
Morningside Nature Preserve Loop
4.52.01 mi / 154 ft gainPark your car on the residential road and look across the street into the woods for the trail. The trail winds around through a bamboo forest with streams winding in and out. The trail splits and you can either take the high road or low road closer to the river. Both trails meet back up near the...Read more -
Duluth, Georgia
Shorty Howell Park Loop
1.33 mi / 121 ft gainShorty Howell Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Duluth, Georgia.Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline
4.71.93 mi / 164 ft gainTo visit the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline, park in the paid public parking (different pricing Monday-Thursday & Friday-Sunday) at the far southeast corner of Piedmont Park, behind the Park Tavern restaurant and brewery. From there, walk to the intersection of Monroe Dr. and 10th St....Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
Blue Heron Nature Preserve
0.82 mi / 79 ft gainBlue Heron Nature Preserve is located directly off of the heavily trafficked Roswell Road in Buckhead. The preserve boasts seven acres of greenery, wetlands, meadows, wildlife, and wildflowers. There is even an educational facility located on the grounds for those extra curious explorers. This...Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
Doll's Head Loop
3.51.79 mi / 121 ft gainLocating the entrance to Constitution Lakes Park is the hardest part of this hike. There's no specific address to take you to the parking lot, but if you find South River Industrial Boulevard, you'll see the sign for Constitution Lakes Park on your right. Parking is free and there are two trail...Read more -
Duluth, Georgia
Bunten Road Park Loop
1.66 mi / 121 ft gainBunten Road Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Duluth, Georgia.Read more -
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Rhodes Jordan Park Trail
1.48 mi / 138 ft gainRhodes Jordan Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lawrenceville, Georgia.Read more -
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Hike through Big Trees Forest Preserve
4.02 mi / 120 ft gainBig Trees is truly a backyard beauty. The entrance connector brings you through to the beginning of the trails. If you are low on time, try out the Big Trees Loop (1/2 mile) which appears slightly before the major Backcountry trail system. Without going too deep into the preserve, you can still e...Read more -
Atlanta, Georgia
East Palisades Trail
4.54.18 mi / 620 ft gainThe East Palisades trail is one of the only real hiking trails within Atlanta's perimeter. Although it boasts surprising beauty and great trails, relatively few people in the city are aware this trail even exists. As part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, this section of forest is ...Read more -
Roswell, Georgia
Hike to the Roswell Mill Ruins via Vickery Creek Trail
4.43.46 mi / 374 ft gainFrom Riverside Road, the Vickery Creek Trail takes you alongside the creek, then to an intersection where you will turn right. Switch onto Outer Loop Trail at the next intersection, and keep an eye out for marked junctions going forward. The trail will take you to the Roswell Mill waterfall, the...Read more -
Roswell, Georgia
Big Creek Freeride
3.5The Big Creek Freeride area is part of the Big Creek recreation area which provides a paved greenway, singletrack mountain biking trails, and two pump tracks.The Freeride area contains a number of downhill mountain biking lines that bottom out at the Greenway toward the back end of the trail syst...Read more -
Roswell, Georgia
Climb and Chill at Allenbrook
4.0You’re going to be really surprised you’re still in Roswell, or in the Atlanta area at all. When you get out of your car and start walking down the wooden stairs at the start of the trail, the busy sounds of the rushing cars on Atlanta Street fade away into the wind flowing through the Tulip Popl...Read more -
Marietta, United States
Sope Creek Loop
4.33.3 mi / 377 ft gainSope Creek is a little slice of wild heaven squeezed into the hustle and bustle of Atlanta's metro madness. Bordering the Chattahoochee River, Interstate 285, and Suburbia sprawl, Sope Creek offers the city dweller an environmental escape that seems too good to be true. From the parking lot off...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Stone Mountain
Buford, Georgia
Lanier Park Shelter (Ga)
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Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as exce...
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Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)
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Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as ...
Cumming, Georgia
West Bank Park Shelters (Ga)
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West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as e...
Cumming, Georgia
Sawnee
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Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake a...
Cumming, Georgia
Bald Ridge Creek
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Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
Each year, ov...
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Van Pugh South Campground
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Van Pugh South Campground lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georg...