Turtletown, Tennessee
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Turtletown
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Chatsworth, Georgia
Emery Creek Falls
5.05.9 mi / 833 ft gainThe hike to the five waterfalls on the Emery Creek trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Georgia. This trail is moderate in climb, yet secluded in the Cohutta Wilderness and challenging enough to keep crowds away. Two things to note about this trail: it is wet (there are 20 creek crossing...Read more -
Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina
Huckleberry Knob
4.81.77 mi / 295 ft gainHuckleberry Knob is the highest point in the Cheoah Ranger District at 5,560 feet, and it offers expansive views of the surrounding Cherokee and Natahala National Forest. The hike is 2.4 miles roundtrip and begins at the parking lot between mile 8 and 9 up an old dirt road. You will go up the di...Read more -
Vonore, Tennessee
Camp at Citico Creek
5.0There are a few options for getting to Citico Creek, you can either go up the windy gravel road from US 411 or get off of the Cherohala Skyway and go down the mountain past the Indian Boundary campground. The Citico Creek campground has about 5 or 6 spots but is rarely full because it is very sec...Read more -
Chatsworth, Georgia
Hike the Gahuti Trail
4.08.1 mi / 1223 ft gainFort Mountain rises prominently from the plateau to the West, serving as the start of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Georgia. The Gahuti Backcountry Trail circumnavigates the mountain, with several overlooks with views in all directions. At 8.1 miles, this hike is moderately difficult, but can...Read more -
Arkaquah Trail, Georgia
Hike the Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald
11 mi / 3756 ft gainThe Arkaquah Trail is unique as far as North Georgia trails go for any reasons. Its elevation gain and distance puts it near the top for most challenging day hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If the 11 miles round-trip sounds a bit daunting, this hike can also be done as a 5.5 mile point-to-po...Read more -
Chatsworth, Georgia
Hike the West Overlook Trail and CCC Stone Tower Trail Loop
4.71 mi / 200 ft gainFort Mountain State Park is filled with horse trails, biking trails, walking trails, camping sites, and a lake. Once you arrive at the park you pay a $5 entrance fee and will receive a park map. While visiting I walked the West Overlook Trail and came back down the CCC Tower Trail. This is a 1 mi...Read more -
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, North Carolina
Backpack Slickrock Creek Trail #42
30 mi / 3700 ft gain8:30 a.m. and we’re winding our way down Highway 129 near Robbinsville, NC. The fog is still thick over the Little Tennessee River as we slow down crossing the bridge into Graham County. “I think we missed it,” I say as we continue onward. Within minutes the Tapoco Lodge comes into view. My pre-h...Read more -
Young Harris, Georgia
Hike the Miller Trek
5.06.3 mi / 1325 ft gainThis is an awesome trek with views of both Young Harris and Hiawassee, GA! The trail starts from the parking area where there is the Miller Trek A-Frame (see photo for reference)! There are several different trails within the trail system on the mountain, but if you take 5 minutes to read the map...Read more -
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Hike Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Loop
5.02 miThe beauty of this trail starts at the parking lot. Before you start the trail, you will find a picnic table near the parking lot and go down to the edge of the rolling stream. Its a great spot to hear the stream and take some pictures. If you are feeling adventurous you can try to hop from rock ...Read more -
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Hike the Big Fat Gap Trail
12 mi / 3000 ft gainThere are many trailheads leading into the wilderness on either the Tennessee or North Carolina side. My favorite is the Big Fat Gap trail on the North Carolina side at an elevation of 3,060'. To see the best of what this area has to offer take the Hangover Lead South Trail to the 5,180' Hangover...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike the Bear Hair Gap Trail
4.55.5 mi / 675 ft gainVogel State Park is one of the many beautifully preserved wilderness parks of Northern Georgia. With a stunning alpine lake and 17 miles of trails, you cannot go wrong. The Bear Hair Trail is the perfect mid-distance option that will reward you with both great views of the lake from a high vant...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike the Trahlyta Lake Trail to Trahlyta Falls
1 mi / 30 ft gainLake Trahlyta in Vogel State Park offers a truly unique combination of natural beauty and opportunity for recreation. The easy one-mile Lake Trahlyta trail circles the emerald colored lake and has a short deviation that leads to a calming, yet impressive waterfall. The trail starts on the edge...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Appalachian Trail from Blood Mountain to Cowrock Mountain
4.014 mi / 2907 ft gainNorth Georgia is packed with awesome mountain trails, but few boast the beauty and magnitude of the Appalachian Trail. The hike from Blood Mountain to Cowrock Mountain is one of the more scenic sections of the AT in Georgia, in terms of mountain views. Do this hike as a full day hike, or spread ...Read more -
Blairsville, Georgia
Blood Mountain via Byron Reece Trailhead
4.74.34 mi / 1447 ft gainThe Chattahoochee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness make up the wild and scenic southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blood Mountain trail offers the day hiker a taste of the Appalachian Trail that does not disappoint. The hike starts at the Byron Reece trailhead at Neels Gap where ...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 -
Blairsville, Georgia
Hike to the Brasstown Bald Peak
4.31.42 mi / 430 ft gainOnce you make it to the parking area (parking fee required) to Brasstown Bald you will be at about 4284 feet elevation. From there you will have a short (0.6 mile) but steep hike to the tower that sits atop Brasstown Bald. Along the path you will see Rhododendron and various other blooms dependi...Read more