Jeff Tanski brings over two decades of fire investigation experience to his role as the owner of Veritas Fire Consulting in Peachtree City, Georgia. Outside of work, Jeff Tanski enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities, including hiking.
With landscapes featuring everything from mountains to plains and sandy coastlines, Georgia is a popular state for exploring the outdoors. Those who enjoy hiking can find a variety of trails for a relaxing stroll or a strenuous day of challenging climbs.
Georgia’s top options for easy trails include the Yellow Trail in Sweetwater Creek State Park. This 3-mile loop is flat and winding with a minor elevation gain of around 350 feet. The Yellow Trail also takes hikers past the ruins of the New Manchester Mill, a site that was burned down during the Civil War.
Those looking for more of a challenge can head to Cloudland Canyon State Park to hike the 4.8-mile West Rim Loop Trail. While the elevation gain is moderate, hikers can enjoy several scenic vistas along the trail. The area is also home to the 60-foot Cherokee Falls and 90-foot Hemlock Falls.
One of Georgia’s best places for a strenuous hike is the Coosa Backcountry Trail in Vogel State Park. The 12.5-mile loop takes hikers up more than 4,000 feet to the tops of two of the state’s tallest peaks: Slaughter Mountain and Coosa Bald. While the Coosa Backcountry Trail is a challenging day hike, it also works as a two-day backpacking trip. Established campsites are available approximately halfway up the trail.
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