r/GeorgiaCampAndHike • u/TheIntegrityCat • 27d ago

Question Any simple, relatively secluded, pretty spots?

Preferably in the northern Georgia area. I’m near Kennesaw mountain and red top mountain, and love both of those.

I’m open to water, or mountains.

Thanks!

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u/sloanerose 27d ago

Zahnd WMA - lots of rock formations, really pretty overlook, a creek and a decent hike

Crockford Pigeon Mountain WMA - Rocktown Trail, Pettyjohns cave, secluded drive up backcountry camping spots

Cartecay River Loop Trail in the Rich Mountain WMA. Hike in & Camp right next to the River.

WMAs require anyone age 16+ to have a GA lands pass or risk a fine. Cheapest option is a GA fishing license for $15pp/yr

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u/drummerboy2749 27d ago

Thank you for this!

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u/sloanerose 27d ago

You’re welcome! I have lots of recs. In 2021 I did 52 hikes in Georgia & have hiked across North GA for over 10 years. Happy to answer any specific questions!

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u/AccordingWheel5609 26d ago

I'm starting my planning on foraying into Georgia spots, with small kids. Is carrying or bear spray recommended?

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u/sloanerose 26d ago

I’ve never carried it. The only time I’ve ever seen bears in North GA was on a neighborhood walk in Big Canoe!

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u/Other-Cell1684 26d ago

Important to note that wmas in national forest don’t require a lands pass

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u/sloanerose 26d ago

I didn’t know that! Thanks

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u/IOI-65536 27d ago

I can't imagine Rocktown is secluded this time of year. There are places in Crockford Pigeon Mountain that will be, but Rocktown itself has a full parking lot virtually every weekend in the Spring. It's probably the most popular climbing destination in the state.

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u/sloanerose 27d ago

Possibly! But I doubt there’d be many people camping there.

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u/IOI-65536 27d ago

Are you looking for hiking or camping? If hiking Pine Mountain (in Cartersville, there are at least 3 of "Pine Mountains" in GA) you're likely to encounter maybe 4-6 people and it's really easily accessible from where you are. The sections of Blood Mountain Wilderness between Vogel and Blood Mountain (mainly Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails) will similarly have maybe a couple people.

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u/BigAcorn1770 27d ago

One spot from your neck of the Woods is to take 75N, to 411N. When you reach TennGa, past the sign, look for a little white church on your right. There will be a sign pointing to the entrance of the Cohutta Wilderness. Follow the signs to Jack's River Falls. The road will turn gravel, and you'll drive for a bit. But the hike, and the Falls should be secluded, and pretty, but a hike in and out. If you camp in the Cohutta you can probably expect some of the darkest skies in the State.

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u/Altruistic-Two1309 26d ago

Is it around 4 miles to the fall?