How many hiking trails are listed in Georgia?

The directory currently includes 66 quality-checked routes in Georgia, covering 1.7k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Georgia?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Bartram Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Georgia?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Georgia?

32 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Georgia

66 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Georgia, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.7k km. The average route is 25.4 km with 434 m (1,424 ft) of recorded ascent.

66
Trails: 1.7k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.7k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 32 easy (48%), 22 moderate (33%) and 12 hard or expert (19%). 15 routes (23%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (15), river (10), castle and ruins (4), forest (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,689 m (5,541 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, Bartram Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

35.3 km

Pine Moutain Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

582 m

Great Eastern Trail - Lookout Mountain

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Appalachian Trail	121 km	3,249 m	33 hr	Point to point
Bartram Trail	164 km	4,533 m	45 hr	Point to point
Benton MacKaye Trail	450 km	7,431 m	117 hr	Point to point
Pine Moutain Trail	35.3 km	714 m	9 hr 2 min	Point to point
Pinhoti Trail	537 km	4,187 m	133 hr	Point to point
Great Eastern Trail - Lookout Mountain	41.5 km	582 m	10 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.