Best Hikes Near Atlanta

Take a Hike!
Who says you have to travel far from home
to go on a great hike?

This guide describes over thirty-five of the best hikes within an hour’s drive of Atlanta—from mountaintop vistas and paths along rushing streams to historic sites and urban parkways great for a jog or bicycle ride. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or are up for a strenuous day hike, in these pages you’ll find plenty of both at over twenty locations, including:

• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
• Laurel Ridge Trail on Lake Lanier
• Georgia state parks and historic sites
• Local parks and gardens
• And many more sites, including wildlife refuges and nature preserves

Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route desc ription; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find “Green Tips” and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.