Spring Drives & Hikes in Blue Ridge
Where can you get out into the beauty of a Blue Ridge Spring? Check out these gorgeous trails and scenic drives for a taste of Spring in the north Georgia mountains:
- Long Creek Falls
A classic waterfall, only a mile hike each way. It's right off the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye Trail. - Lake Blue Ridge Views
Lake Blue Ridge shorelines and views are mostly of National Forest. (Locals tip: Check out the viewing area at end of the marina parking lot or the TVA day use area off of Hwy. 76 right over the dam). - Aska Trails
A hiking-mountain bicycling trail system 17.0 miles in length developed on National Forest lands near Deep Gap on the Aska Road in south central Fannin County. Map Guide here - Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area
Loops for hikers and bikers, tucked away benches to relax on and great views of the lake. - Scenic Drive on Hwy. 60
A beautiful mountain drive through the rural landscapes and forests of Georgia's Blue Ridge.
- The Swinging Bridge
A suspension bridge across the Toccoa River surrounded by pristine mountain beauty. The short hike in along the Benton MacKaye Trail is accessed by a rough gravel road (not for low clearance cars). - Toccoa River Rapids
Easy to reach beauty spot right on Aska Road, the rocks and rapids make for a great picnic spot. - Aska Road to Dial
Winding Aska Road reaches the mountain valleys and farmsteads around the historic buildings and farms of Dial, GA. A beautiful glimpse of rural natural beauty and views of the Toccoa River. - Appalachian Trail & Benton MacKaye Trail Two of the most classic long distance hiking trails in the USA start right here in Georgia's Blue Ridge. Pick any section for a beautiful hike in the new spring green. Map Guide here
