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DeSoto Falls Trail

Try this 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Rating: Easy

Lake Zwerner
(aka - Yahloola Creek Reservoir)

Head out on this 3.2-mile loop trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Rating: Moderate

Appalachian trail:
Woody gap to neel’s gap

Discover this 10.4-mile point-to-point trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rating: Hard

Jake Mountain Loop Trail

Head out on this 10.5-mile loop trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Rating: Modertate

Horseshoe Ridge Road

Get to know this 8.2-mile out-and-back trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and off-road driving, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
 

Rating: Moderate

Dockery Lake Loop

Experience this 0.6-mile loop trail near Dahlonega, Georgia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and fishing, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rating: Easy