This is a diverse trail that contains several interesting ecosystems. Additionally, it has lakes, watersheds, rocky trails, cliff walking, beautiful forests, brooks, and a few shelters in the mix.

Related Activities: camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, trail running, walking

Address: over 150 miles of trail across north Georgia from the Alabama border to the Appalachian Trail via the Benton MacKaye Trail.

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: about 1 hour drive

Map(s) and directions:
See http://www.georgiapinhoti.org

Activity type: forest trails, wood roads, country roads, and limited segments of highways comprise these trails.

Dates/Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Estimated Time: varies from short day hikes to overnights. Hiking the entire trail could take from 10 to 30 days.