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Frog Pond Nature Trail County. The trail follows the historic Logan
at Unicoi State Park Turnpike, the first road to run south from
This third-of-a-mile loop is a short walk Union County.
around Frog Pond marked by interpretive Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway | Cleveland, GA 30528
signs and tree identification signs that takes
approximately 25 minutes to complete. Mount Yonah Trail
Along this easy to navigate trail you can learn
Things To Do LICENSES Unicoi State Park. from Georgia Highway 75 between Cleveland
The Mount Yonah Trail is easily accessible
Hunting and Fishing
more about the wildlife that make a home in
and Helen. You’ll find the Mount Yonah
1788 Highway 356 | Helen, GA 30528
trailhead at the foot of Mount Yonah on the
west side of the mountain off Tom Bell Road.
Horse Trough Falls Trail
The licenses you will need to participate in the
the distance, this trail can be challenging.
outdoor pastimes of hunting, fishing and
families with young children. The trail ends
visiting state shooting ranges and WRD properties The easy, 0.3-mile-long trail is great for At 4.2 miles round trip, don’t be fooled by
Once you’re at the top of Mount Yonah, you’ll
at a platform on which to view the 55-foot
will depend on if you are a resident of Georgia, your waterfall, which drops in a series of cascades. be rewarded with commanding views of the
activities of choice, your age and how long you wish GA Highway 75 & FS 44 | Helen, GA 30545 surrounding area.
the license to be active. Short-term licenses with Trailhead o Tom Bell Road | Cleveland, GA 30528
limited privileges all the way to full-privilege licenses Jarrard Gap Trail
that last a lifetime are available. For residents, there and Slaughter Gap Loop Smithgall Woods State Park
are also discounted licenses available for veterans, Emanating from Lake Winfield Scott, Smithgall Woods is a hidden cottage getaway
three trails allow hikers to explore Blood
active duty military, seniors, and people who Mountain and follow the white blazes for the and an angler’s paradise. One of North
are disabled. Appalachian Trail for a time. With so many Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek,
options, a pre-hike plan is a must. runs through this spectacular mountain
• Basic hunting privileges cover hunting small Lake Winfield Scott | Suches, GA property and is a favorite for catch-and-release
game and deer-dog hunting, and accessing trout fishing. To ensure a quality experience,
state properties. You must meet hunter education Logan Turnpike Trail the number of anglers is limited, and fishing
requirements to get a license with hunting This beautiful and historic four-mile is offered only on certain days. Anglers should
privileges, except for short-term licenses. round-trip trail is a hidden gem in White call ahead for reservations. Cottage guests

• Basic fishing privileges cover fishing (except
mountain trout) in fresh and salt water. Mountain
trout fishing requires an additional Trout License.

• If you do not hunt or fish, a Lands Pass grants
access to state Wildlife Management Areas and
Public Fishing Areas. However, purchasing a basic
hunting or fishing license for access is a lower cost
option in most instances that should be considered
by non-hunters and non-anglers.

• Annual licenses cover the 365 days after date of
purchase and may be stacked to create a license of
any year duration.

• Short-term licenses (one-day and additional days)
cover one day (which may be a future date), and
additional (consecutive) days may be added at a
reduced rate per-day, as long as the license has not
expired. Up to 10 additional consecutive days may
be added, for 11 consecutive days total. If a one-day
license and consecutive dates need to be
rescheduled before they start, call 1-800-366-2661.

•Trapping or other commercial licenses are not
included in any hunting or fishing license.

• Transaction fees apply for all licenses that have
a cost.
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