Hiking Spots in North ATL

As the weather gets better, time outside will also get better

Anyone know any good hiking trails in Northern Atlanta? Something with a payoff like waterfall, river, etc Nothing expert mode lol

 

High Shoals Falls Trail is nice and not too tough. There is also Tallulah Falls.

 

Check out Panther Creek. Trail head near Tiger, 7 miles total up and back, but easy. Waterfall at end is well worth it.

 

I second Panther Creek. Great hike!

 

Raven Cliff Falls is about 5 miles RT. Moderate hike. Nice waterfall at the end. You follow a nice stream almost the whole way in with lots of shade.

DeSoto Falls is shorter. Two falls, one about 2 miles RT, the other less than a mile. Pretty much anyone can make that trip.

I second High Shoals Falls as well. About 2 1/4 miles RT. Mostly down hill going in so keep that in mind for the hike out. Be aware you cross a decent size stream and a pretty rough gravel road on the way to the trailhead.

If you want something other than a waterfall, Yohan Mountain is a great workout. 4.4 miles RT with a 1400' gain in elevation on the way up. Great views from the top. The reverse of High Shoals. You are climbing the whole way to the top, lots of switchbacks, great cardio.

My wife and I also like Cloudland Canyon on NW Georgia. Several trails of various lengths. Also with a waterfall.

 

Yonah mountain.

2.2 miles up. the second third is tough so take your time, but the view is worth it. I can see Dahlonega, Sawnee mountain in Cumming and some of TN/NC from up there.

Saturdays are getting crowded, so it's best either during the week or Sunday mornings.

If you have time and a flashlight, it's nice to hike up and watch the sunset.
I hike Yonah about every week, probably over 50 times last year. It's about 2 miles from home, so it's my go to trail for cardio, as stated above.

 

These all look amazing, We are from Arizona so there isnt really anything like this out there.

High Shoals and Raven Cliff are the front runners, Panther Creek does look the best tho

 

You guys have Camelback though. I did it for the first time in January. That was a serious cardio workout too. Great view from the top.

 

Yeah, thats on the news about daily in the spring and summer, from people going off trail and falling and not bringing enough water. Thats a major tourist spot now

 

Check out Cohutta Wilderness and surrounding areas. Jacks River Trail is a workout. Emery Creek is barely outside Cohutta, but a fantastic hike. Lake Conasauga has a tower trail.

Also Cloudland Canyon, Amicalola Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Talullah Gorge

There's a TON available. Just read up on if they're in and back, loops, etc. so you don't get stuck walking a hell of a lot further than you intended.