National Forest · Georgia

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

North Georgia mountains and waterfalls

TypeNational Forest
StateGeorgia
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missBrasstown Bald

The southern Appalachians’ Georgia stronghold — Brasstown Bald (the state high point), the Appalachian Trail’s start at Springer, and a hundred waterfalls in between. Cool mountain relief above Atlanta.

What to see

  • Brasstown Bald
  • Amicalola Falls nearby
  • Anna Ruby Falls
  • Springer Mountain (AT start)
  • Tallulah Gorge nearby

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