North Georgia Hiking

Beautiful trails are yours to explore in the great outdoors of the North Georgia Mountains. Just pack a snack and plenty of water, get your gear ready and go for a hike.

Cornelia - LAKE RUSSEL LOOP

Trail: Great loop around Lake Russell with some great views of the lake. There’s a nice campground here as well. The 2 dam crossings are very cool.

Directions: From Cornelia, head North/Northeast on Dick’s Hill Pkwy (Hwy 13) and hang a right on Lake RussellRoad across from the Lake Russell Convenience store. go 2.5 miles, and hang a left at the sign. go left at the fork and park at the trailhead near the old dam. Then just follow the signs and head around the lake.

Lakemont- ANGEL FALLS

Trail: Heavily wooded trail that leads you to two different waterfalls. One is 1/2 mile in and the other is 1 mile from the starting point. There is a creek that runs along side the trail for a while. Moderate with some steep inclines.

Directions: From Highway 441, turn onto Lake Rabun Road and then travel several miles down the winding road around the lake. The entrance to the campground will be on the right hand side. Go into the campground and follow the road around until you see the trailhead sign.

Helen - ANNA RUBY FALLS

Trail: Easy hike, with great view! The main trail up to Anna Ruby falls is paved, and only about half a mile oneway, with some steps. The falls are definitely worth the hike! If you’re more adventurous, there’s a singletrack trail that continues on for about 5 more miles beyond the end of the pavement. There’s a $2 access fee.

Clayton - RABUN BALD

Trail : 4 miles round trip Easy to Moderate hike, though last half mile is rather steep and some find this part strenuous.

Directions: from Clayton US 441 North to 1 mile past Dillard, right onto GA 246 toward Highlands for 7 miles, right onto FS7, go 2.1 miles take the right fore (FS7 goes left) go 1.3 miles, take a left fork on dirt road tward Beegum Ga, go 1.6 miles to parking area.