Outdoor Science and Learning
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has many options for young and old to learn about the forest, it's history, and the vital role it plays in all of our lives. Come learn about your forest today!
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
There are several areas in the Chattahoochee National Forest that offer the chance to learn some pretty interesting things. For example, at Track Rock Gap, you can find out who made those carvings in the rocks. At Anna Ruby Falls, learn the natural vegetation and where all that water comes from. Finally, on the highest mountain in Georgia, you can learn about the geology, history, culture, and natural environments of north Georgia.
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Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area
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Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet (tallest) on the paved trail from the visitor information center. While there enjoy a picnic at any of our picnic sites or take a short walk on the…
Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia
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The Benton MacKaye Trail, named after the Massachusetts forester and regional planner who originally envisioned the continuous trail along the crest of the Appalachian Mountain chain (A.K.A. The…
Blue Ridge Ranger District
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The Blue Ridge Ranger District is the central part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The district office is on the north side of US Highway 76, 1.5 miles west of the intersection of US 76 and US…
Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center
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Located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level
Broad River Trail
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Located in Stephens County in the Lake Russell WMA near Frady Branch trail system, this trail is excellent for novice hikers and offers a chance to experience first-hand the hard work put forth by…
Chattooga River District
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The Chattooga River Ranger District covers 261,035 acres in the northeast part of Georgia. Terrain ranges from the Piedmont in the southern part of the district to Georgia's second highest mountain,…
Cohutta Overlook
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Panoramic views of the Chattahoochee National Forest await those willing to take a brief uphill hike to a rustic stone platform built by the Forest Service in the 1960's. Don't forget your camera…
Conasauga Ranger District
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The Conasauga Ranger District covers the western third of the Chattahoochee National Forest. A diverse set of landscapes make up the Conasauga district, from the ridges and valleys west of Interstate…
Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area
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Dukes Creek Falls is conveniently located on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Highway. The area offers a moderate hiking trail and exceptional scenery with panoramic views to the distinguished…
Duncan Ridge Trail
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Approximately an hour and a half from Atlanta and two hours southeast of Chattanooga, this challenging trail's northern terminus begins at Neels Gap (only 25 miles north of Dahlonega), stretches from…