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Logan Turnpike Trail
This beautiful and historic four-mile
round-trip trail is a hidden gem in White
County. The trail follows the historic
Logan Turnpike, the first road to run
south from Union County.
Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
Cleveland, GA 30528

Mount Yonah Trail
The Mount Yonah trail is easily streams, Dukes Creek runs through this
accessible from Georgia Highway 75 spectacular mountain property and is Smithgall Woods Cottage
between Cleveland and Helen. You’ll a favorite for catch-and-release trout
find the Mount Yonah trailhead at the fishing. To ensure a quality experience,
foot of Mount Yonah on the west side of the number of anglers is limited, and Yonah Preserve Trails
the mountain off Tom Bell Road. At 4.2 fishing is offered only on certain days. This multi-use trail system is ideal
miles round trip, don’t be fooled by the As a result, anglers should call ahead for mountain biking, hiking and trail
distance, this trail can be challenging. for reservations. Cottage guests may fish running throughout the 1,000 acres of
Once you’re at the top of Mount Yonah, daily and choose from one-bedroom log Yonah Preserve. Accessible from Neyelo
you’ll be rewarded with commanding cabins with hot tubs up to five-bedroom Road, the trailhead is an entryway to
views of the surrounding area. cottages, all creekside and perfect for trails of varying intensity, including the
Trailhead off Tom Bell Road retreats. Miles of trails allow hikers and newest addition, an ADA- and kid-
Cleveland, GA 30528 bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams, friendly pathway. Dogs and picnics are
waterfalls and wildlife. permitted on the 11 miles of trails, just
Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trail clean up as you go.
Smithgall Woods is a hidden cottage Helen, GA 30545 1054 Albert Reid Road
getaway and an angler’s paradise. 706-878-3087 Cleveland, GA 30528
One of north Georgia’s premier trout gastateparks.org/SmithgallWoods yonahpreservetrails.com THINGS TO DO

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