The One Loop Trail In Georgia That's Perfect For A Short Day Hike, No Matter What Time Of Year
By Marisa Roman|Published February 17, 2022
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Hiking in Georgia can be a great way to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and get your blood pumping for a few miles roundtrip. While there are so many different hiking trails in Georgia worth checking out, we have one loop trail, in particular, that is perfect for a quick day hike no matter the time of year. The Long Branch Loop Trail is located just outside of Blue Ridge and offers a 2.3-mile trek with some pretty impressive features along the way.
The Long Branch Loop Trail in Georgia is a perfect hiking trail for all skill levels looking for a short day hike.
No matter when you hike this trail, there will certainly be something worthwhile to see. Fall brings about beautiful changes in color while spring has a wide variety of wildflowers in bloom.
What’s more, is that this flat hike will have you crossing over the Long Branch creek twice, but also will keep you in the shade for a good majority of the trip. So summertime here we come!
This loop trail is also part of a hiking-mountain biking trail system stretching 17 miles into the forest, so keep an eye out for bikers on this single-track wide trek.
Have you ever been hiking on the Long Branch Loop Trail in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this hiking trail, including current weather and trail conditions, then check out the AllTrails website.
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