Posts Tagged ‘ Georgia Hiking ’

Kennesaw Mountain–Kennesaw, Georgia

January 24, 2012
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Kennesaw Mountain–Kennesaw, Georgia

  Length:  1.2 miles one way Difficulty: Strenuous Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is the site of the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign during the Civil War.  Fighting began here June 19, 1864 and lasted until July 2. It is from this location that Sherman continued his March to the Sea burning miles wide of...

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Tallulah Gorge–North Rim Trail, South Rim Trail

January 16, 2012
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Tallulah Gorge–North Rim Trail, South Rim Trail

  Difficulty: Easy Length: 4 Miles Starting from the Terrora Day Use, hikers can access both the North Rim and South Rim of Tallulah Gorge, as well as gain excellent views of the Dam and Tallulah lake that sit above it. North Rim Trail Starting near the restrooms at the entrance to the Day...

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Providence Canyon, Georgia

April 25, 2011
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Providence Canyon, Georgia

  Providence Canyon State Park, located near Lumpkin, Georgia is known as Georgia’s “ Little Grand Canyon.”  While the canyon is beautiful, I’d have to say this may be a hard sell for those who have visited the Grand Canyon. With that said, Georgia’s red-clayed canyon does provide a very interesting day hike. Distance:...

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Bear Hair Gap, Vogel State Park

August 13, 2009
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Bear Hair Gap, Vogel State Park

Distance: 4.1 Mile Loop Difficulty: Strenuous Blaze: Orange Bear Hair Gap Trail is a partial loop trail located in North Georgia’s Vogel State State Park. The trail carries hikers through the Blood Mountain Wilderness at times paralleling two creeks that feed the lake below. At the top of the trail, hikes are rewarded with...

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