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Quick answer: the best North Georgia mountain hikes include Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail, Springer Mountain (the AT’s southern end), Amicalola Falls, Raven Cliff Falls, Brasstown Bald (Georgia’s highest point) and Tallulah Gorge. Most are within about two hours of Atlanta. North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains offer waterfalls, long-range views and the start of

Quick answer: Charlottesville is close to great hiking: Humpback Rocks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Old Rag and other trails in Shenandoah National Park, Crabtree Falls, and in-town options such as the Saunders-Monticello Trail and Ragged Mountain Natural Area. Shenandoah charges an entrance fee, and Old Rag needs a day-use ticket in its busy season.