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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: 0.33 mi
Cleveland,Helen

Frog Pond Nature Trail – Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

A short walk around Frog Pond is marked by interpretive signs and tree identification signs. Learn more about the wildlife that make Unicoi their home. Interested in a brief, informative stroll? This one is for you.
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Rating: moderate Distance: 8 mi
Cleveland,Helen

Mountain Bike Trail – Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

This exclusive mountain biking trail takes riders over mountainous terrain and ridges with scenic overlooks. Intended for experienced riders, this trail has been used for several national and regional mountain biking racing events. It is marked with a white blaze and is intended to be ridden counterclockwise. The trail loops into a “figure 8,” with […]
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Rating: moderate Distance: 2 mi
Cleveland,Helen

Bottoms Loop Trail – Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

This trail offers a moderate hike through rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and hemlocks that passes by remains of an old homestead. In the spring, you will find a variety of wildflowers and blooms. The trail crosses several brooks as it winds through a hardwood forest, and then meets the rippling waters of Smith Creek as it […]
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Bloomingdale,Garden City,Pooler,Port Wentworth,Savannah,Thunderbolt,Tybee Island,Vernonburg

Nature and Walking Trail

Skidaway Island State Park

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Rating: easy Distance: 1 mi
Bloomingdale,Garden City,Pooler,Port Wentworth,Savannah,Thunderbolt,Tybee Island,Vernonburg

Sandpiper Trail Loop

Skidaway Island State Park

This 1-mile loop is arguably the park’s most popular trail, taking hikers over salt flats and tidal creeks, and through maritime forests on island hammocks. Plan on an hour of walking time. The boardwalks and level trail are ADA accessible. Bicycles are not allowed, but leashed pets are welcome if cleaned up after. Follow along […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 1
Bloomingdale,Garden City,Pooler,Port Wentworth,Savannah,Thunderbolt,Tybee Island,Vernonburg

Connector Trail

Skidaway Island State Park

This 1-mile trail cuts through the woods to connect the Big Ferry Loop Trail and the Avian Loop Trail. Using this trail, hikers can perform a complete navigation on the park’s main trails totaling nearly 6 miles. Hikers, take notice of “popcorn trees,” or Chinese Tallow, a highly invasive plant that has taken over this […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 1 mi
Bloomingdale,Garden City,Pooler,Port Wentworth,Savannah,Thunderbolt,Tybee Island,Vernonburg

Avian Loop

Skidaway Island State Park

Cross a sandy causeway to glimpse the intracoastal waterway that runs along the US coast from Florida to Massachusetts. The Spanish-moss draped trees surround this habitat that is home to animals like dolphins and ospreys.
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Rating: easy Distance: 3.1 mi
Pembroke,Richmond Hill

Redbird Creek Trail – Fort McAllister

Fort McAllister State Park

Red Bird Creek Trail cuts through a maritime forest and presents the opportunity for an immersive, low-county adventure. That said, don’t forget your bug spray and be prepared to walk through varying degrees of marsh mud (depending on the level of recent rainfall). Also, help keep the trail from widening by sticking to the established […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 1.3 mi
Pembroke,Richmond Hill

Magnolia Trail – Fort McAllister

Fort McAllister State Park

Both ends of this maritime forest nature trail connect to the Fort McAllister State Park Campground loop. Magnolia Trail is only accessible to campers, but is accessible to hikers of every skill level. When staying at Fort McAllister State Park, this loop is a great – and short – way to take in the low-country. […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 2.3 mi
Helena,Lumber City,McRae,Milan,Scotland,Alamo,Glenwood

Oak Ridge Trail – Little Ocmulgee State Park

Little Ocmulgee State Park

This loop trail provides a winding moderate walk through the sandhill and longleaf pine ecosystems. The trail also includes a boardwalk out onto the blackwater streams of the Little Ocmulgee River where tupelo and bay trees grow.
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Rating: easy Distance: 1 mi
Helena,Lumber City,McRae,Milan,Scotland,Alamo,Glenwood

Group Shelter Trail – Little Ocmulgee State Park

Little Ocmulgee State Park

Located at Group Shelter 1, this trail allows guests to take a peaceful boardwalk through the Southern piedmont forest to the lodge and restaurant.
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Rating: easy Distance: 1.7 mi
Helena,Lumber City,McRae,Milan,Scotland,Alamo,Glenwood

Short Loop Trail – Little Ocmulgee State Park

Little Ocmulgee State Park

This 1.7-mile trail winds through the longleaf pine ecosystem with views of large magnolia trees, Spanish moss, and various pines including loblolly and longleaf. This trail crosses a small stream that drains the seepage along the slope of the sandhills.
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Rating: strenuous Distance: 4.8 mi
Cleveland,Helen

Smith Creek Trail – Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

This U.S. Forest Service trail goes from the Unicoi State Park campground to Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. The trail is considered strenuous, and guests are encouraged to bring water, wear appropriate footwear, and plan for shuttling if hiking only one direction. Shuttle service is not provided by the park. Beginning at Unicoi, follow this […]
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Rating: easy Distance: 2.4 mi
Cleveland,Helen

Lake Loop Trail – Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

This trail is mostly flat as it winds around the edge of the 53-acre Unicoi Lake. The trail offers a great fall hike for viewing leaves. Pick up a tree identification guide and learn how to identify trees common to Unicoi and the North Georgia Mountains.
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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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