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Here in Blairsville, Meeks Park includes
the 0.7-mile, all-ages-friendly Butternut
Creek loop trail. THINGS TO DO

Trails: MODERATE

A trail linking two cherished areas is
the Reece Heritage Farm to Vogel State Park
Trail. It’s about three miles from the farm
to the park, so plan for a shuttle with your
group. Or do the full six miles there and
back after a picnic. Enjoy ample shade
and close-up experiences with distinctive
mountain ecology.
Immerse yourself in a part of the
Appalachian Trail at Wolf Laurel Top. It’s
an out-and-back hike of 4.2 miles. Hike
through the Raven Cliffs Wilderness from A magnificent view from Flatrock Gap great chance to see area wildlife. After
Testnatee Gap and west over Cow Rock makes the 5.7-mile Freeman Trail a Can’t your easy introduction, get ready for a
Mountain to the Wolf Laurel Ridge. This Miss with superior views, easy stream climb in the second half of the hike to
one is more strenuous at the outset and crossings, and rocky outcroppings. See Coosa Bald via Cooper’s Creek Wildlife
more moderate toward the end. hardwoods, rhododendron, and many Management Area.
Bear Hair Gap is a 4.1-mile trail at Vogel birds along the journey.
State Park. Begin at the Visitor Center On a clear day you can see the
onward to the Lake Trahlyta overlook. Trails: STRENUOUS Atlanta skyline to the south from the
Stream crossings and a pass through the top of Blood Mountain via Byron Reece
Suches community come with seasonal The first mile or so of the Duncan Ridge Trail. It’s a strenuous 4.3 miles ascending
wildflowers, bird calls, and a possible black Trail is mostly flat. This 4-mile out-and- to the views. At the mountaintop there
bear sighting. back trail provides remarkable views and a is a stone shelter built by the Civilian

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