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Mt. Yonah

perfect for tubing or paddling lazily Forest or Georgia’s state parks in America. Several of the waterfalls are Choose from hundreds of roadside
downriver on a hot summer day. the region. You can also hike or found within the area’s state parks. options for a picnic with spectacular
The Northeast Georgia Mountains bike the Col. Robert F. Sink Trail up You could spend an entire week views of picturesque peaks. Rock
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
are the ideal terrain for play on various Currahee Mountain just as parachute hiking to these and other Northeast climbing and mountain biking are
treetop adventures. Several places in infantrymen did in training for WWII. Georgia cascades. two other strenuous sports that our
the area offer zip line canopy tours Waterfall fans can hike to several Boating and water sports are mountains embrace.
and ropes courses, including within incredible waterfalls within a short popular in this part of Georgia, thanks
Amicalola and Unicoi state parks. drive of each other. About 26 feet to places such as Lake Hartwell in Tugaloo State Park
NORTHEAST GEORGIA Make your way along the famed higher than Niagara Falls, Toccoa Falls Lavonia and Lake Sidney Lanier,
MOUNTAINS boots and the stamina for it, or visitors certainly marvel at Amicalola Camping is plentiful in Northeast all near Clayton; Tugaloo State Park NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
“Georgia’s Great Lake,” in Gainesville.
makes a breathtaking plunge, and
Appalachian Trail if you have the
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Falls, the highest waterfall in Georgia
tackle one of the many other trails
Georgia’s state parks and outdoor
recreation areas: Black Rock Mountain,
in the Chattahoochee National
and one of the most majestic in North
Moccasin Creek and Tallulah Gorge,
Gentle peaks and rushing waters Get your adrenaline flowing on near Lavonia; Richard B. Russell State
Park on Lake Russell; Watson Mill
the Chattooga River’s raging waters Bridge Park in Elberton and Victoria
from Georgia’s northeastern peaks Bryant State Park in Royston; Unicoi
other Nature’s playground Home to the headwaters of the via guided rafting trips over class State Park and Smithgall Woods State
and gateway to the Chattahoochee River and the Chattahoochee II, III, IV and V rapids, allowing Park near Helen; Vogel State Park in
M Appalachian Mountains, the National Forest, the region’s unmatched you to experience the wonders of Blairsville; Amicalola State Park in
Northeast Georgia Mountains region outdoor experiences include some of the this nationally designated “Wild & Dawsonville, Fort Yargo State Park in
is an appealing locale to visit for its best hiking, camping, climbing, biking, Scenic” river. The headwaters of the Winder and Don Carter State Park
beautiful natural wonders. canoeing, and kayaking in the world. Chattahoochee River at Helen are Amicalola Falls Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge in Gainesville.
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