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Getting Started

Things

To do

Protected, Pristine & Peaceful protected rivers offer more than 45

miles of quality native trout fishing,
which is permitted along with
Leisure is a way of life great outdoors a welcome part History buffs marvel at the hunting in season. Hikers, mountain
in Murray County. With of the Murray County lifestyle. prehistoric rock wall and bikers, and equestrians can enjoy
one-third of the county protected Other local attractions within the contemplate its mysterious more than 90 miles of trails. When
forestland (meaning it can never Chattahoochee National Forest construction. Wooded cabin visiting the Cohutta Wilderness
be developed), our residents and include one of Georgia’s most sites, RV, and tent campsites Area, be aware of the possibilities
visitors embrace all aspects of picturesque state parks, a pristine are available. of rough road conditions, during
natural entertainment within our and historic wilderness area, and hunting season dress appropriately
borders, from hiking and biking to many trails, some of which allow Further north into the Chatta- (in a brightly colored vest), “Leave
hoochee National Forest, the
motorized vehicles.
camping, swimming, and more!
Cohutta Wilderness Area provides No Trace,” and be prepared for
The Chattahoochee Less than ten miles from Chats- a more primitive atmosphere. the wilderness.
National Forest worth is Fort Mountain State Park. Encompassing 37,042 acres in
Occupying a large portion of Wonderfully maintained and full Georgia and Tennessee, and filled Around five miles east of Eton,
of intriguing history, this prized
with beautiful wildlife, it’s the largest the Windy Gap OHV Trail starts at
northeast Murray County, the Georgia State Park is a destination National Forest Wilderness Area
Chattahoochee National Forest is a for both visitors and residents. east of the Mississippi. The area’s the edge of the Chattahoochee
national treasure full of outstanding National Forest. The trail is 7.8 miles
outdoor recreation. The protected Outdoor enthusiasts explore trails on out and back and features beautiful
forest covers more than 865,000 mountain bike or foot, take in awe-inspiring wildflowers. Mostly used for hiking
acres across 26 counties. Clear- and birdwatching, Windy Gap is
running streams and rivers, dozens mountain views, visit a waterfall, fish, and considered moderately difficult.
of campgrounds and picnic during the summer swim at the sand beach Motorcycles and mountain bikes
areas, and approximately 850 of a crystalline mountain lake. are allowed on portions of the trail.
miles of trails make enjoying the

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