With Stream Crossings And Wildflowers, The Little-Known Jarrard Gap Trail In Georgia Is Unexpectedly Magical
Lisa Sammons
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If you know anything about hiking in America, you know that the Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous trails in the entire country. Most of us are not quite up to the gargantuan task of hiking the entire 2,190-mile trek. However, for those of us in the Peach State, there are several nearby trails that intersect with the mighty Appalachian Trail and are much more manageable for the average hiker. One of our favorites is the Jarrard Gap Trail in the Chestatee Wildlife Management Area near Suches, GA. The Jarrard Gap Trail is an incredible beautiful trail of moderate difficulty that looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. It’s one of our favorite hikes in Georgia, and it’s widely considered to be one of the best spring hikes in Georgia thanks to its story book surroundings. With stream crossings, colorful wildflowers, log bridges, stone steps, and so much more, there’s a lot to see here, no matter what time of year it is. This is definitely one trail that you don’t want to miss, especially during springtime in Georgia!
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For more information about this great trail near Suches, GA, check out our friends at AllTrails. If you’re a big fan of hiking in Georgia, you will definitely want to consider a free trial of AllTrails+, which gives you great benefits like turn-by-turn directions and downloadable trail maps.
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Spring In Georgia
What are some more of the best spring hikes in Georgia?
Springtime in Georgia is magical, and there are plenty of great hikes to enjoy. Here are a few of our favorite hikes in spring in Georgia:
- Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail in Chickamauga
- Waterfall Loop at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn
- Sandpiper Trail at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah
What are some more great trails near Jarrard Gap?
The area near Jarrard Gap is one of the best areas in all of the Peach State for hiking! You'll find a variety of great state parks here, like Unicoi State Park, that have a ton of great trails, and it's also not too far from the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls Trail, a quick and easy 1-mile hike just outside of Helen that's one of our favorite family-friendly hikes in Georgia.