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Posted in Georgia Hiking, Nature March 20, 2017 by Marisa Roman

It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Georgia

With the temperatures slowly creeping up to tolerable levels, and the imminent threat of any blizzards slowly subsiding, it is officially time to start planning your Georgia activities for the spring. One activity that you need to add to the top of your list, is the ever impressive Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail, also known as “The Pocket” of Pigeon Mountain. Often frequented from March to April for full-bloom potential, this wildflower trail is the type of trail that dreams are made of. Take a look at some of these insanely stunning wildflowers you’ll see along this hike.

The Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail is one of the most impressive trails in the state of Georgia.

At an easy 0.9 miles, this boardwalk trail leads you through "The Pocket" of Pigeon Mountain in order to see the blossoming Georgia flora and fauna.

There are literally dozens of species of flowers, all leading up to the beautiful waterfall at the end of the trail.

Here are a few of the flowers to keep an eye out for when you are on the trail:

The ever-impressive Mountain Laurel.

The stunning Purple Fernleaf Phacelia.

The dangling, vibrant Virginia Bluebells.

The hidden gem called Dutchman's Breeches.

The cleverly named False Garlic.

The deep, rich Spiderwort, which beetles tend to flock to.

Or the Eastern Columbine, delicate in shape and stature.

Also be prepared to watch a flurry of butterflies flitter about from flower to flower on this wonderful trail.

But really the icing on the entire cake is the beautiful waterfall that you discover at the end of the trail.

Wildflowers, butterflies, and waterfalls, what more could you ask for?

Thanks to YouTuber natureflixs1, we have a serene look into what exploring “The Pocket” is really about:

If you’re interested in checking out this popular wildflower trail, then head over to the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management area:

Pocket Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707

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Marisa Roman

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.