2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway Come full-circle past fertile valleys, majestic mountains and scenic splendor on this loop around the 51 miles that make up this drive. approximately 51 miles Cities: Villanow–Crystal springs region: historic high Country byways.org/browse/byways/15724 Southern Rivers Birding Trail More than 260 species have been identified at the 30 sites along this trail tracing the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers. Cities: West Point–Donalsonville regions: Presidential Pathways, Plantation trace georgiawildlife.com Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in Northeast Georgia, this byway is a loop revealing some of the most dramatic scenery in the state. approximately 41 miles Cities: helen–Blairsville region: northeast mountains byways.org/browse/byways/13739 Toccoa River Canoe Trail Popular with float fishermen looking for cold-water mountain trout, this trail is also perfect for beginning canoers who want a few rapids and beautiful scenery. approximately 14 miles City: Blue ridge region: historic high Country blueridgemountains.com/toccoa_river_ canoe_trail.html SYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Sautee & Nacoochee Valleys Trail Experience the arts, crafts, heritage and cultural traditions of rural America amidst the scenic beauty of the Georgia mountains. approximately 8 miles Cities: sautee–Batesville region: northeast mountains sauteenacoochee.com Treasures Along I-20 The communities along this trail abound with historic sites, attractions, recreation, unique shopping, picturesque lakes and historic homes. approximately 60 miles Cities: Conyers–Greensboro regions: historic heartland, Classic south treasuresalongi20.org Little Ogeechee Baptist Church, March to the Sea Heritage Trail March to the Sea Heritage Trail Follow in the footsteps of William T. Sherman’s army as it made history from Atlanta to the coast. These paths lead you along the actual roads used in the campaign. approximately 350 miles Cities: stone mountain–richmond hill regions: atlanta metro, Classic south, Coast, historic heartland, magnolia midlands gcwht.org Scenic 197 Explore this mountain road and discover the picturesque area around Lake Burton and the Soque River. approximately 30 miles Cities: Clarkesville–Batesville region: northeast mountains scenic197.com Wiregrass Trail Experience this scenic route to the coast with antique stores and Revolutionary War sites along the way. approximately 72 miles Cities: aline–eulonia regions: Coast, magnolia midlands wiregrasstrail.com Southern Highroads Trail Experience the scenic beauty, broad diversity and Appalachian history and culture found on this North Georgia trail. approximately 360 miles Cities: Clayton–Chatsworth regions: northeast mountains, historic high Country southernhighroads.org Meriwether-Pike Scenic Byway This loop winds past covered bridges and a gristmill through a pastoral countryside once loved and enjoyed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. approximately 55 miles Cities: Gay, manchester, molena, Warm springs, Woodbury region: Presidential Pathways warmspringsga.ws Woodpecker Trail Originally designated as a scenic and historical trail in 1947, today this route features agricultural, historical and naturebased attractions. approximately 204 miles Cities: augusta–Folkston regions: Classic south, magnolia midlands, Coast woodpeckertrail.com Southern Passages: The Atlantic Heritage Coast Explore the heritage along the crescent of the southeastern coastline. Taking this trail involves travel through the many fascinating layers of Low Country culture. approximately 107 miles Cities: savannah–Kingsland region: Coast southernpassages.com Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway Both Native Americans and evangelical Methodist Circuit Riders once used these routes to cross the state. Find many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. approximately 29 miles Cities: monticello–shady Dale region: historic heartland byways.org/browse/byways/13245 Okefenokee Trail Go back in time 1,000 years and visit the land of the trembling earth by car or by boat. You’ll find “Trains, Trails and Gator Tales.” approximately 264 miles Cities: Kingsland–Valdosta regions: Coast, Plantation trace okefenokeetrail.org Wiregrass Trail Peach Blossom Trail Travel through rural countryside and see the famous peach orchards, a sea of pink in March. From mid-May to mid-August the roadside stands are bustling with activity. approximately 75 miles Cities: Jonesboro–Perry regions: atlanta metro, Presidential Pathways, historic heartland peachblossomtrail.org 28 Official Georgia Travel Guide GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA GDEcD http://byways.org/browse/byways/15724 http://georgiawildlife.com http://blueridgemountains.com/toccoa_river_canoe_trail.html http://byways.org/browse/byways/13739 http://sauteenacoochee.com http://treasuresalongi20.org http://scenic197.com http://wiregrasstrail.com http://gcwht.org http://southernhighroads.org http://woodpeckertrail.com http://warmspringsga.ws http://southernpassages.com http://byways.org/browse/byways/13245 http://okefenokeetrail.org http://peachblossomtrail.org http://www.georgia.org

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