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Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, falling 811 feet! Many times you'll see a rainbow in front of the waterfall caused by the mist and the just-right sun angle. The Upper Falls plummets 411 feet, and is 60 miles from downtown Asheville in the Nantahala National Forest. It's on the Whitewater River in the Jocassee Gorge area of North Carolina.

Length: 5.6mi | Elevation Gain: 990ft | Trail Type: Out & Back | Distance From Atlanta: 2 hr 18 min

AllTrails Map: Lower and Upper Whitewater Falls

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Amicalola Falls State Park features the tallest cascading waterfall in the southeast. The falls stack up at 729 feet and got their name from the Cherokee for “tumbling waters.” Amicalola Falls State Park is also connected to the southern end of the Appalachian Trail via a 10 mile trail to Springer Mountain. If you decided to start hiking the trail from there it would take you 2,190 miles through 14 states to get from Georgia to Maine.

Length: 2.4mi | Elevation Gain: 813ft | Trail Type: Loop | Distance From Atlanta: 1 hr 19 min

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Prepare for a fun adventure as we take on Lullwater Preserve in Atlanta, GA! This 3.2-mile loop trail features a 157-foot elevation gain and is rated easy. It offers scenic trails, skirts Candler Lake and crosses a span bridge to explore a mill beside a tumbling spillway waterfall in a beautiful, wildlife-rich forest.

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We’re hitting a huge milestone—our 75th hike as a club! Join us as we celebrate this achievement with an unforgettable adventure at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, GA. This 7.3-mile loop with 374 feet of elevation gain offers a mix of challenging terrain, scenic lake views, and rewarding moments on the trail. Rated moderate to hard, this hike is perfect for those ready to push themselves while embracing the beauty of nature. Located just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Atlanta, it’s the ideal setting to commemorate how far we’ve come as a community!

AllTrails Map: Sandy Creek Lakeside Trail

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Grab your leash and lace up your hiking boots—it’s time for Furry Friends Hike Day sponsored by The Farmer’s Dog! This easy 3.2-mile loop with just 49 feet of elevation gain is the perfect trail for you and your fur baby to enjoy together. Located only 35 minutes from Atlanta, Cauley Creek Park offers open green spaces and scenic paths, making it ideal for a relaxing adventure with your pup.

AllTrails Map: Cauley Creek Park Trail

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Join us for another exciting adventure as we explore the scenic trails of Tugaloo State Park! This 3.6-mile loop, with 364 feet of elevation gain, offers a peaceful journey through lush forests and beautiful lake views. Rated easy to moderate, it is perfect for hikers of all levels looking to enjoy nature and connect with the community. Located just one hour and thirty minutes from Atlanta, it’s the ideal escape for a day of fresh air and movement.

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Join us as we officially kick off the spring hiking season with a scenic adventure at Bowman's Island in Buford, GA! This moderate 3.9-mile out-and-back trail features 170 feet of elevation gain, offering the perfect mix of challenge and beauty. Just 50 minutes from Atlanta, it provides stunning river views, peaceful forest paths, and a refreshing outdoor experience to start the season strong.

AllTrails Map: Bowman’s Island Trail

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Celebrate Black History Month with us as we embark on a meaningful hiking adventure at Booker T. Washington State Park. The Honoring Black Excellence Hike will take us along a 7.4-mile loop trail, offering a moderate challenge with an elevation gain of 524 feet. This scenic route provides the perfect opportunity to reflect, connect with nature, and celebrate the legacy of Black excellence.

Just 1 hour and 46 minutes from Atlanta, Booker T. Washington State Park is an inspiring backdrop for this special hike. We encourage participants to wear shirts that honor Black culture, icons, and history as we walk in the footsteps of those who paved the way for us.

Join us for a day of exploration, reflection, and community. We can’t wait to hike with you!

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Kick off the new year on the right foot and experience the natural beauty of Sawnee Mountain Preserve as we embark on a hiking adventure along the Indian Seats Loop Trail. This 3.6-mile loop offers a moderate challenge with an elevation gain of 515 feet, making it perfect for novice and seasoned hikers. We'll explore diverse landscapes, enjoy stunning views, and connect with nature along the way.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve is a 47-minute drive from Atlanta. This makes it an ideal destination for a quick getaway to nature without spending too much time on the road.

Join us for a day of adventure and outdoor fun. We look forward to hiking with you!

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The greenway’s wide, gently meandering path varies in elevation as it curves through wildlife and waterfowl-filled wetlands over boardwalks and paved trails.

Length: 4.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 413 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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This hike packs in a ton of interest and natural beauty on its relatively short, beginner-friendly distance, and visits of the best views in all of Georgia’s State Parks.

Length: 5.8 Miles | Elevation Gain: 1,420 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Hard

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This BLK Women’s Hike will focus on engaging in conversations about some of Black women's experiences while honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷 and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜.

Length: 3.8 Miles | Elevation Gain: 702 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

Cloudland Canyon is easily one of the most scenic of Georgia’s State Parks. Stunning waterfalls, incredible long-range views, sheer canyon walls, and spectacular sunsets make the park one of our favorite hiking and camping destinations in our state.

Length: 5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 744 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

Sprawling several thousand acres, the park is home to a handful of fantastic hiking and running trails that wind and meander over its gently rolling forests and beside Allatoona’s iron-rich shores.

Length: 5.3 Miles | Elevation Gain: 518 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

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The greenway’s wide, gently meandering path varies in elevation as it curves through wildlife and waterfowl-filled wetlands over boardwalks and paved trails.

Length: 4.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 413 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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We’ll be hiking the 2.2-mile Stone Mountain Walk-Up Trail to a stunning mountaintop view of the Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain Lake, and a beautiful sunset.

Length: 2.2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 675 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Moderate

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In addition to the wide variety of ornamental, international, and native gardens, and indoor conservatory, the Garden also offers an extensive set of scenic nature trails totaling over six miles.

Length: 3.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 360 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate

It’s one of North Georgia’s favorite waterfall hikes, and for a good reason: this 8-mile adventure travels to a series of cascading falls set in a beautiful forest, framed by towering trees and mossy boulders. This adventure hikes to Panther Creek Falls, a series of broad, multi-tiered waterfalls that tumble into a deep pool on a sandy beach.

Length: 8 Miles | Elevation Gain: 711 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Hard

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These falls cascade 90-feet over Lookout Mountain ledge into a lush ravine. Home to Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge, the park features botanical garden, pioneer homestead and nature trails.

Length: 2.9 Miles | Elevation Gain: 370 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate

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Don Carter is the only state park on 38,000-acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers as well as multi-use trails for hikers. This BLK Men’s Hike will focus on engaging in conversation about some of the experiences Black men face.

PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT THIS HIKE IS FOR MEN ONLY!

Length: 3 Miles | Elevation Gain: 203 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

One of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River.

Length: 2.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 232 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

UPDATE: Registration is closed. We’ve reached capacity for this hike!

This Georgia State Park is a fantastic destination for hiking, too. The park’s 23 miles of trails and roads explore more than 5600 acres of scenic woodlands, rolling terrain, wildflower-covered meadows, and tumbling creeks.

Length: 6.4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 669 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

Chattahoochee Pointe is an approximately 100-acre park that borders the Chattahoochee River.

Length: 3.2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 36 FT | Trail Type: Loop

The Indian Seats Trail hikes over and around the sheer face of Sawnee Mountain, exploring breathtaking views of the distant rolling ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Length: 3.6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 515 FT | Trail Type: Loop

This adventure to Georgia’s tallest summit follows a paved trail through a magnificent forest filled with mossy rock and twisted thickets of blooming native shrubs.

Length: 1.4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 426 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back

High Falls State Park is a popular warm-weather outdoor destination, well-loved for its glassy lake, broad spillway dam, and enormous multi-tiered waterfall.

Length: 4.1 Miles | Elevation Gain: 423 FT | Trail Type: Loop

The highlight of the park is a large, 260-acre lake with a meandering shoreline that’s shaded by pine and hardwood trees.

Length: 6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 360 FT | Trail Type: Loop

Ozora Lake is the centerpiece of Tribble Mill Park, offering fantastic fishing and boating just north of Atlanta.

Length: 2.8 Miles | Elevation Gain: 170 FT | Trail Type: Loop

Little Mulberry Park is one of Gwinnett County’s best-kept secrets. At over 890 acres, the park is home to over 14 miles of quiet trails, vast meadows, peaceful lakes, recreational opportunities, and scenic views.

Length: 2.4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 134 FT | Trail Type: Loop

With incredible views, steep drop-offs, and a moderately challenging but ultra-scenic climb to the summit, the Mount Yonah trail delivers one of North Georgia’s best and most popular hikes.

Length: 4.1 Miles | Elevation Gain: 1,453 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back