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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has partnered with the Aimee Copeland Foundation to provide free, high mobility all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, historic sites and a wildlife center. The chairs can be used for hiking, hunting, fishing and other outdoor education and recreational activities.

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Georgia Hiking Trails

Rating: Moderate Distance: 2.5 mi
High Falls, Forsyth

Tranquility Trail

High Falls State Park

Take a peaceful walk through the woods on our tranquil trail, the longest at our park. This hilly, woodland trail also hosts a bubbling stream that runs through areas of the trail. As you walk you will find many of the plant and animal species that call High Falls State Park home. Open 7AM – […]
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Rating: moderate Distance: 2.9 mi
Hillsboro,Juliette,Macon,Forsyth,Gray,Monticello

Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Trail

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) Trail is 2.9 miles starting at Allison Lake and travels through an active RCW site. It has four sections and has multiple surfaces including native materials, asphalt, and imported loose material.
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Rating: moderate Distance: 0.5 mi
Hillsboro,Juliette,Macon,Forsyth,Gray,Monticello

Pine Trail – Piedmont NWR

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Pine and Creek Trails interconnect and provide foot access through hardwood and pine habitat and views of Allison Lake.
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Rating: Class Distance: 240+ mi
Macon,Warner Robins,Hawkinsville,Abbeville,Cochran,Fitzgerald,Hazelhurst,Douglas,Helena,Lumber City,McRae,Milan,Scotland

Ocmulgee River Water Trail

In 2018, the Ocmulgee Water Trail expanded to more than 240 miles, making it the longest continuous water trail in Georgia. The OWT now spans the entire river, from the outflow of Lake Jackson to its confluence with the Oconee River, where the Altamaha begins. It has become a premier destination for paddlers and outdoor […]
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Rating: Distance: 1 mi
Hillsboro,Juliette,Macon,Forsyth,Gray,Monticello

Little Rock Hiking Trail

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

The Little Rock Hiking Trail, starting at pond 21 on the Wildlife Drive, is a 1-mile loop along a gravel road through open native grass fields and seasonally flooded impoundments. This trail is seasonally open from February 16 to November 14 and is closed during peak waterfowl use.
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Rating: Easy Distance: 0.5 mi
High Falls, Forsyth

Historic Trail

High Falls State Park

Take a stroll through history on an ADA accessible trail! As you walk along this trail you will see historic structures that tell you the story of High Falls State Park’s history. This includes the Powerhouse and its flume stocks, the Grist Mill, and the Old Alabama Bridge. You will also come across a beautiful […]
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Rating: Easy Distance: 0.3 mi
Forsyth

Forsyth Country Club Park

343 Country Club Dr. (I-75 exit 186)

The trail at Forsyth Country Club Park is great for walkers or runners with its poured concrete surface and gentle terrain. The trail is open from 8AM – 10PM.
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Rating: Strenuous Distance: 1.5 mi
High Falls, Forsyth

Falls View Trail

High Falls State Park

Follow this trail along the side of the largest waterfall south of Atlanta, which cascades with tumbling whitewater over a span of 135 feet. This double looped trail takes you through a rocky forest alongside the banks of the river downstream of the falls. The forest floor is littered with boulders along the trail. The […]
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Rating: Distance: 0.9 mi
Hillsboro,Juliette,Macon,Forsyth,Gray,Monticello

Dragonfly Loop Trail

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

The Dragonfly Loop Trail is 0.9 miles long and takes hikers and runners around Allison Lake. It’s perfect for beginners and offers great views of the lake and the wildlife that inhabit the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge.
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Rating: moderate Distance: 0.8 mi
Hillsboro,Juliette,Macon,Forsyth,Gray,Monticello

Creek Trail – Piedmont NWR

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Pine and Creek Trails interconnect and provide foot access through hardwood and pine habitat and views of Allison Lake.
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 3 mi
Forsyth

Cedar Ridge Bike Trail

Dayspring Presbyterian Church

Cedar Ridge Bike Trail at Dayspring Presbyterian Church offers a 3 mile closed loop trail great for mountain bikers, runners, or hikers. The trail is good in all conditions and includes a winding trip through sweet gum trees, a hardwood creek bottom with a bridge that leads up to Cedar Ridge. The last half mile […]
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Rating: Easy Distance: 1.2 miles
Waycross

Lake Trail – Laura Walker State Park

Laura S. Walker State Park

The Lake Trail is an easy to moderate, out-and-back trail that follows the contours of the 120-acre Laura S.Walker Lake, and impoundment of the Big Creek. The trail crosses over a boggy wetland by way of a 1,500-foot boardwalk, where lots of critters can be found wading, swimming, flying, creeping and crawling through the murky […]
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Rating: Easy Distance: 2.5 Miles
Waycross

Big Creek Nature Trail – Laura Walker State Park

Laura S. Walker State Park

This trailhead begins just outside the park office, across Hwy 177. The Interpretive panel marks the start of the trail, where you can learn more about the local ecosystem of the swamp. If you head left (north), you can take the entire Big Creek Nature Trail loop or connect with the Lake Trail after 0.2 […]
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Rating: Easy Distance: 0.37 Miles
Waycross

Laura S. Walker – Yellow Trail

Laura S. Walker State Park

This is an extension of the Big Creek Trail that is blazed in yellow.
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Georgia State Parks

The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide is a handy resource for planning a spring break, summer vacation or family reunion. The free booklet is filled with tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, cabins, wedding venues and campsites.
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