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Kennesaw Mountain

Hike Kennesaw Mountain

In 1864 this was the major obstacle between General William T. Sherman and his ultimate goal: Atlanta. Standing atop the 1,808-foot peak today, it’s easy to see why the site was so strategic.
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Pretend to be a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail

Even if—like most folks—you’re not inclined to hike the AT all the way to Maine, you can still get a taste of the glory at the trail’s southern terminus at the top of Georgia’s Springer Mountain.
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Sleep (and hike) under the stars at Cloudland Canyon

Reserve one of the 10 canvas-topped yurts and you can immerse yourself in nature while remaining cozy as a bug.
Silver Comet Trail

3 peaceful pathways to hit when the BeltLine is way too crowded

Tired of shoehorning your way down the Atlanta BeltLine? Escape the crowds at three more peaceful pathways.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Get hiking on these 3 favorite Atlanta trails

In the recently released second edition of Afoot & Afield: Atlanta, writer and outdoorsman Marcus Woolf guides readers through 108 of the region’s trails, offering GPS coordinates and historical background on each one. We asked Woolf for three of his favorites in the metro area.

Meet Up: The Atlanta Outdoor Club

The Atlanta Outdoor Club organizes events every day, at as many as a dozen spots each weekend, from local gems like Sope Creek to bucket-list destinations like the German Alps.

Bunk up: The Len Foote Hike Inn

There is one backcountry inn only accessible by foot in Georgia. Starting from a parking lot above Amicalola Falls, it’s a beautiful, fairly easy five-mile walk through a mossy forest just ninety minutes north of Atlanta.

Caution! How to deal with common fears on Georgia trails

Best tips for dealing with your biggest fears on a Georgia hike. (Spoiler alert: Most of these occurrences are pretty unlikely.)

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