Blue Ridge Mountains Activities
Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The north Georgia mountains offer an array of hiking trails to suit every experience level from beginners, families with children, to the experienced outdoorsman and seasoned hiking enthusiast.
Appalachian Trail
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North Ga Mountain Trail
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This is just a small listing of some of the more popular trails
.just enough to make you dig those hiking boots from the bottom of the closet! For more information, contact the US Forestry Service at 706-632-3031 or stop by their office while vacationing in Blue Ridge. They are located on Highway 515 just east of Ingles grocery store on the opposite side of the road.
Lake Blue Ridge Trail a flat trail that is perfect for beginners or families with children. It is rated EASY and is only 6/10 of a mile long. Though it is a short hike, it follows the shoreline of the lake and is very beautiful. Picnic tables at the beginning/ending of trail.
Green Mountain Trail a pleasant 3.3 mile hike or bicycle ride with beautiful views of Lake Blue Ridge almost the entire way after cresting the mountain top.
Flat Creek Loop Trail a 5.8 mile loop that runs part of the way along a mountain creek. Rated MODERATE.
Aska Trails a 17 mile hiking and mountain biking trail system located on national forest land. Trail ascends to 3200 feet providing beautiful mountain views and descends to the shores of Lake Blue Ridge.
Stanley Gap Trail a MODERATE 10 mile hike (round trip) or a DIFFICULT 12 mile bike ride. Beautiful views all around, especially in the winter.
Rich Mountain Wilderness Hikers exploring this wilderness area should be experienced and carry topographical maps, compass, and survival gear. Enjoy spectacular wildflower displays. This area has a large bear population and many deer. Hikers cross several streams and see many waterfalls. Elevation varies from approximately 2000 feet near Little Rock Creek to 4081 feet at Big Bald mountain.
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