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The mountainous country of northern Georgia is the spectacular setting for the 750,000-acre Chattahoochee forest, which stretches from the Chattooga River through the Blue Ridge Mountains and across the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia.
Waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, hiking trails, lakes and rivers provide beautiful scenery and many recreational opportunities.
Kayakers and rafters shoot the rapids of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, one of the longest and least developed freeflowing rivers in the Southeast.
The 38-mile Russell/Brasstown Scenic Byway provides outstanding views of the mountains and flat piedmont regions.
Hikes range from the challenging Appalachian Trail to the easily accessible Lion's Eye trail, designed for the visually impaired.
Good trout fishing, exceptional fall foliage and rugged mountain scenery are hallmarks of the Chattahoochee forest.
The 113,000-acre Oconee forest, situated in the rolling piedmont of central Georgia, features lakes, historic sites, hiking, bird watching, camping, fishing and picnicking opportunities.
All that remains of the once prosperous town of Scull Shoals are remnants of the buildings, bridges and factories. This community once housed Georgia's first paper mill and one of its first cotton gins and textile factories.
Scull Shoals can be reached by forest service roads or by hiking one mile along the trail that begins at the boat ramp at the Oconee River Recreation Area.
Fees are charged for camping and by some recreation sites within the forest.
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