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Where does Fort Street lead? All the way up to Fort Mountain COZY AT NIGHT
State Park, sought by about one million visitors a year. This prized Driving through and stopping for the night? Staying
Georgia State Park features trails for mountain bikes or on foot, longer? Murray County’s scenic location beckons
with some easy paths. Take in awe-inspiring mountain views, travelers to sit a spell. A blend of luxury and glamping
visit a waterfall, fish, and during the summer swim at the sand lodges are available.
beach of a crystalline mountain lake. Check out the mysterious
855-foot-long wall constructed by indigenous Americans, believed Fort Mountain State Park Cottages
to be fortification against hostile tribes or for ancient ceremonies. 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705 Dennis Mill Cabins
Georgia’s Outdoor Corridor
Wooded cabin sites and RV and tent campsites are available. (800) 864-7275 | gastateparks.org/FortMountain 634 Dennis Mill Rd.
• 15 cottages with fireplace or wood burning stove Chatsworth, GA 30705
Farther north into the Chattahoochee National Forest, the • Linens provided DennisMill.com | Rent: Airbnb.com
Cohutta Wilderness Area provides a more primitive atmosphere. • Full kitchens • 2 cabins at historic 1869 gristmill site
Encompassing 37,042 acres in Georgia and Tennessee and filled • 2 and 3 bedrooms
with beautiful wildlife, it’s the largest National Forest Wilderness Carters Lake Marina & Resort • Waterfall
Area east of the Mississippi. The area’s protected rivers offer more 575 Marina Rd.
than 45 miles of quality native trout fishing, permitted along with Chatsworth, GA 30705 411 River Rest Campground
hunting in season. Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians can (706) 276-4891 | carterslake.com 10654 Hwy. 411 S.
enjoy more than 90 miles of trails. • 10 lakeside cabins Chatsworth, GA 30705
• Pet-friendly options (706) 972-2682 | Facebook.com/411RR
Five miles east of Eton, the Windy Gap OHV Trail starts at the • Free boat slip + boat packages • On Coosawatee River
edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The trail is 7.8 miles • General store + coin laundry
out and features beautiful wildflowers. Mostly used for hiking Wilderness View Cabins • Dog park
and birdwatching, Windy Gap is considered moderately difficult. 498 Wilderness View
Motorcycles and mountain bikes are allowed on portions of the trail. Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-8810 | wildernessviewcabins.com
Beyond Windy Gap is the Emery Creek Trail and north leading • Luxury cabins
to the Tennessee border is Jacks River; both have waterfalls that • Private hot tubs
inspire us to pause and appreciate the power of water. • Fully equipped kitchen

Carters Lake is on the southern edge of the Appalachian Wildacre Cabin
Mountains. Another Georgia standout – it’s the deepest lake in the 5919 Old Hwy. 411
state. Its 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline includes boat ramps, Chatsworth, GA 30705
playgrounds, a public beach, and picnic areas. Enjoy camping, (404) 405-3821
hiking, mountain biking, and water sports at this pristine mountain • On Sugar Creek
treasure. Boat rentals are available at the marina. • 2 bedrooms and 2 baths
• Sleeps 6
Famously scenic and exciting, the Pinhoti Trail is a mountain biker’s
destination. The section between Rome and Ellijay offers 90 off-
road biking miles for all skill levels. It is a multi-use trail also shared
by hikers and equestrians. Visit the Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association
at pinhoti.info.

The Pinhoti, Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and Florida trails form
a trail network known in the hiking community as the Eastern
Continental Trail. This trail network runs for 5,400 miles from Key
West, Florida to Belle Isle, Newfoundland, Canada.

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