Hike through Chattahoochee National Forest

This enormous National Forest in the North Georgia Mountas, part of the Blue Ridge range, is where the famed Appalachian Trail, the career dream of dedicated long-distance walkers. The Chattahoochee River, whose headwaters originate here, is named for the forest, which includes approximately 450 miles of hiking and recreation paths. Trails are accessible for hikers of all skill levels and lead to park landmarks such as Anna Ruby Falls and Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest point. You can also drive to within 0.6 miles of the peak and stroll to the observation platform via a walking trail.

Fishing is one of the most popular activities in the forest, which has about 2,200 miles of rivers and streams, including roughly 1,367 kilometers of trout streams. Camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and picnics are all popular activities in this area.

Location: North Georgia Mountas