The Best Hiking Trails in Dahlonega

If you're looking to visit the North Georgia Blue Ridge, this is a perfect 1-2 hour hike and great for the entire family. According to atlantatrails.com, this loop is one of the top hikes near Ellijay and has a little to offer for everyone....

The Raven Cliff Falls Trail is a charming hiking trail that leads you through the lush forests of the Chattahoochee National Forest to the stunning Raven Cliff Falls. The trailhead is located near Helen, Georgia, and provides access to the 5-mile out-and-back trail....

This is the introduction to the nearly 2,200 mile long Appalachian Trail, a trail conceived by the late Benton MacKaye. Completing the entire trail is a mammoth undertaking that shouldn't be taken lightly....

Beginning at the parking area at Neels Gap, the Appalachian Trail climbs towards a breathtaking segment of trail which serves as a great segue, continuing beyond Blood Mountain. For those looking for a shorter day hike, Levelland Mountain, Turkeypen Mountain, Rock Spring Top, Corbin Horse Stamp, Wolf Laurel Top, and Cowrock are all within a 5-mile hike of the trailhead....

Benton MacKaye was the man who envisioned a great trail through the Appalachian Range. He published a book with his ideas in 1921, and hiking clubs of the time quickly adopted his goal....

There are two ways to begin the Appalachian Trail: atop Springer Mountain itself, or via the Amicalola Falls Approach Trail. Only an 8-mile addition to the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail, about half of northbound thru-hikers choose Amicalola Falls State Park as their starting point....

What this hike lacks in length, it makes up for in elevation and immense beauty. Nearly 2 miles total, the Amicalola Falls Loop is a must-do hike and a great day trip for anyone in Atlanta....

It’s rare to find a scenic vista in Georgia’s Appalachian Mountains due to the dense forest covering the entire range from valley floor to ridge top. The upper reaches of Blood Mountain are covered by slabs of exposed bedrock that prevent trees from growing, thus affording incredible views of North Georgia that stretch for miles and miles! The rarity of these jaw-dropping vistas in Georgia makes Blood Mountain that much more popular....

Mount Yonah is a towering mountain that dominates the landscape of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. This 4.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you to the summit of the mountain, which offers stunning views over North Georgia from Yonah's vaulted granite cliffs....