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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: easy Distance: 1.5 mi
Ambrose,Broxton,Douglas,Nicholls

Gopher Loop

General Coffee State Park

Gopher Loop takes hikers to colonies of Gopher Tortoises, the only tortoise in the Southeast. It is also a keystone species that is vital to the ecosystem.
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Rating: easy Distance: 3.7
Ambrose,Broxton,Douglas,Nicholls

Gopher Loop Trail

General Coffee State Park

This out-and-back loop combines two of the parks most popular trails, West River Swamp and Gopher Loop. The West River Trail is the oldest trail in the park and travels along the western edge of the Seventeen-Mile River from the picnic shelter #4 to campground #2 where it meets up with the Gopher Loop. From […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 1.25 mi
Ambrose,Broxton,Douglas,Nicholls

East River Swamp Trail

General Coffee State Park

This trail crosses the Seventeen Mile River and gives hikers the opportunity to see wading birds and otters during the wet season or deer and raccoons during the dry season.
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Rating: Distance: 4.8 mi
Ambrose,Broxton,Douglas,Nicholls

River Equestrian Trail

General Coffee State Park

Experience the variety of General Coffee State Park on horseback. This trail provides opportunities to view wildlife of the forest and in drainage areas of the Seventeen Mile River. Horse trailer parking is available at Picnic Shelter #7, and all riders must check in at the park office.
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Rating: Distance: 2.2 mi
Ambrose,Broxton,Douglas,Nicholls

Otter Creek Equestrian Trail

General Coffee State Park

Otter Creek Equestrian trail is one of General Coffee State Park?s three equestrian trails, forming a loop that runs next to Otter Creek. Horse trailer parking is available at Picnic Shelter #7, and all riders must check in at the park office.
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 1.68 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Palmour Dr Connector – Gainesville

Gainesville

10-foot wide, paved, multi-use connector trail
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Rating: easy Distance: 0.95 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Mid-Town Greenway – Gainesville

Gainesville

The Midtown Greenway provides a paved north-south route along an abandoned CSX railroad corridor through the industrial section of Midtown with views of early 20th century architecture.
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 1.23 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

McEver Rd Greenway Connector – Gainesville

Gainesville

10-foot paved, multi-use path connects the northern terminus of the Balus Creek Route to the western terminus of the Flat Creek Route.
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 0.30 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Downtown Greenway Connector – Gainesville

Gainesville

10-foot wide paved trail
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 2.47 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Atlanta Hwy Greenway – Gainesville

Gainesville

Part of the 10-foot wide Central Hall Multi-Use trail
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Rating: easy Distance: .2
Darien

Historic Darien

Darien is the second-oldest planned town in Georgia. Prior to the Civil War, Darien served as the leading seaport for shipping lumber and cotton. Today, the town is known for its interesting history, celebrated seafood, Southern hospitality and the Annual Blessing of Fleet festival, which is an event that takes place on a spring weekend […]
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Rating: Beginner Distance: 2.70 mi
clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Balus Creek Route – Gainesville

Gainesville

Part of the Central Hall Trail, from Palmour Drive to Balus Creek in the area of Lanier Technical College and University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, this section also includes a tunnel underneath Atlanta Highway near the Georgia Department of Labor.
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Rating: easy Distance: 1.8 mi
Clermont,Flowery Branch,Gainesville,Lula,Oakwood

Gainesville Solar System Walking Tour

Gainesville

Spanning nearly two miles, you can visit a version of the entire solar system and even a few stars on the Gainesville Solar System Walking Tour. Each planet is represented with its own monument designed by artist Elizabeth Indianos and a bronze plaque designed by Tim Malles. The plaques display information about the planets such […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 0.25

Corn Field Mound Trail

Around the Earthlodge and to the right, is the Corn Field Mound Trail. The trail is grass and only a quarter mile. First you will pass the Corn Field Mound on you right, which is believed to have once been the site of a ceremonial corn field that was later covered with a mound. Before […]
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Featured Attractions

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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