Trails
Nearby hiking trails offer breath taking views of beautiful waterfalls, mountain summits, river valleys and a swinging bridge. With brilliant fall foliage, glistening winter frosts, springtime flowers and starry summer nights, it’s always a great time to take a hike!
| TITLE | OPEN | LENGTH | DIFFICULTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | Year Round | Georgia 78.1 miles | Easy to strenuous | Covers 14 states from Georgia to Maine for a grand total of 2,193 miles. Begins in Georgia nearby the hatchery at Springer Mountain and ranges in elevation from 2,510 to 4,461 feet. Offers scenic and wildlife views. |
| Benton MacKaye Trail | Year Round | Georgia 80.0 miles | Easy to strenuous | Covers 280 miles through 3 states: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. The Georgia portion includes the well-known Toccoa River Swinging Bridge which is just a few miles from the hatchery. The trail offers scenic and wildlife views. |
For more information about the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail, please call the U.S. Forest Service 706-745-6928 or the Appalachian Trail Conservancy 304-535-6331.
