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Currahee Mountain, Georgia, North Georgia

Hiking in Georgia: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Georgia, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 10 trails in 5 regions.

By François Dumaine

Currahee Mountain, Georgia, North Georgia · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Georgia?

The regions in Georgia

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

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Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Georgia.

  1. 1Bear Mountain, Georgia
  2. 2Currahee Mountain, Georgia
  3. 3Satilla River
See our Top 10 hikes in Georgia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Georgia?

2 of our 10 trails are rated easy; North Georgia (1) and South Georgia (1) have the most. For a first trail: Jake Mountain (3.2 km, 1 hr) and Okefenokee Swamp (64.0 km, 5 hr).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 1 trails and not allowed on 0; for 9, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: North Georgia (4 trails) and Central Georgia (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.