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Outdoor RECRE ATION

Recreation

HIKE. CYCLE. BIRD WATCH. PADDLE.
PLAY GOLF. AND MORE!

he Southern Appalachians
are among the most
Tbiodiverse regions in the
temperate world at the impressive
age of 260 million years, giving
plants and animals here plenty
of time to evolve into
masterpieces of adaptation.

Union County holds awe-inspiring
wonders of natural beauty. Here,
you can soothe the soul by taking Easy Trails Lake Winfield Scott Trail – At just under and back after a picnic at the state
in cascading waterfalls, engaging in Sea Creek Trail – This half-mile trail a mile, this trail meanders around the park. Enjoy shade under the trees and
world-class hiking and biking trails, rewards you with a waterfall and lake where you can see the wildflowers get an intimate look at distinctive
playing in city parks and nature is a great way to spend a morning and grandeur of the mountain scenery. mountain ecology.
preserves, and witnessing vistas with or afternoon.
sunset glows that rival mountains M O D E R ATE TR A I L S Freeman Trail – Great views, stream
and valleys across the globe. Meeks Park – Right here in Blairsville, Bear Hair Gap – This 4.1-mile trail at crossings, and rocky outcroppings are
Meeks Park includes the 0.7-mile Vogel State Park begins at the visitor hallmarks of this 5.7-mile trail. See
W AL K I N G S T I C K S O P T I O NAL
Butternut Creek Loop, a family- center and takes you to Lake Trahlyta hardwoods, rhododendron, and other
We are touched by the Appalachian friendly trail. overlook. Stream crossings and a pass flora as well as birds. A magnificent view
Trail, Brasstown Bald – Georgia’s through the Suches community are from Flatrock Gap makes this one a
highest point at half a mile above the Dockery Lake Recreation Area – paired with wildflowers, birds, and a “can’t miss.”
surrounding valleys – Lake Winfield A 0.6-mile, handicap accessible trail possible black bear sighting.
Scott, and many other spectacular offers beautiful views and is a great Wolf Laurel Top – Take a walk on the
locations. Backpacking and camping alternative to more strenuous hikes. Reece Heritage Farm to Vogel State Park Appalachian Trail on this out-and-back
destinations are highlighted here There are plenty of other trails and – It’s about three miles from the farm hike of nearly 4.2 miles. Hike through
among diverse memorable experiences camping also at the U.S. Forest Service to the park, so plan for a shuttle with a the Raven Cliffs Wilderness from
awaiting the adventurous. recreation area. friend. Or make it a full six miles there Testnatee Gap and west over Cow Rock

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