Hiking Trails & Parks in Georgia
8,312 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 267 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Georgia. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Georgia
Georgia has 8,312 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
Curated Guides for Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Georgia?
Yes — we have 8,312 mapped hiking and walking trails in Georgia, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in Georgia?
The longest mapped trail in Georgia is Little Owl Village at 0.7 miles near Graysville. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in Georgia?
The shortest mapped trail in Georgia with a known distance is Meadowlark Run at 0.1 miles near Graysville.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Georgia?
Selma Erwin Nature Trail near Hardwick is rated expert — the toughest classification among Georgia's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Georgia for families?
Meadowlark Run near Graysville is one of the best family picks in Georgia — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Georgia?
Each of the 8,312 trails in Georgia has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Georgia?
Georgia has 267 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (31 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Georgia?
Yes — 43 of Georgia's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Sweetwater Campground with 151 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.