Why walk the same path every day? Our home state is one of the few that has mountains, coastline, swamps, rivers, grasslands and healthy metro areas. As you train to longer and longer walks, it can help to have someplace interesting to explore. In a state like this, we could have made a list of 50 great walks, but then we’re writing a blog and not a book. Here are 15 places to take a great walk in Georgia:

Arabia Mountain Heritage Area http://www.arabiaalliance.org/

Atlanta Beltline http://www.beltline.org/

Chastain Park http://chastainpark.org/

Chattahoochee River http://chattahoocheeriver.areaparks.com/

Colonial Coast Birding Trail http://www.georgiawildlife.com/node/1356

Kennesaw Mountain http://www.nps.gov/kemo/index.htm

Ocmulgee Heritage Trail http://www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com/

Piedmont Park http://www.piedmontpark.org/

Red Top Mountain State Park http://www.redtopmountainstatepark.org/

Augusta River Walk http://www.augustariverwalk.com/

Roswell River Walk http://www.visitroswellga.com/chatt-river-attractions.html

Silver Comet Trail http://www.silvercometga.com/

Stone Mountain http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

Sweetwater Creek State Park http://gastateparks.org/info/sweetwater/

Tybee Island http://tybeeisland.com/recreation/birding-nature-trails/

You can also check in with www.pathfoundation.org/trails for other walks in the metro Atlanta areas.
For safety, we strongly suggest you walk with friends and at least with a Road I.D. Always leave a note in your car stating where you are going to walk, the time you left and the time you expect to return.

Share with us – what hidden walking gems do you like?