Hiking Trails & Parks in Georgia
8,326 mapped trails and 267 parks across Georgia. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Georgia
Georgia has 8,326 mapped hiking trails and 267 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 149 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 149 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Georgia
A spatially-sampled view of 625 trail and park locations across Georgia’s counties.
Georgia Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 149 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Georgia
Parks & Campgrounds in Georgia
Longest Trails in Georgia
Hiking guides & rankings for Georgia
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Georgia, Ranked
Georgia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuGeorgia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Georgia trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Georgia
Ten gentle, well-marked Georgia trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Georgia
Georgia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Georgia
Federal parks and recreation areas in Georgia ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Georgia: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Georgia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.