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
On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.
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