Chattahoochee

United States, Georgia

Chattahoochee

LocationUnited States, Georgia
RegionGeorgia
TypeNational Forest
Coordinates34.6485°, -83.8027°
Established1936-07-09
Area3039
Nearest CityGainesville (30 mi)
Major CityAthens (54 mi)

About Chattahoochee

Spanning over 750,000 acres across 18 north Georgia counties, this vast national forest protects some of the finest natural areas in the southeastern United States. The forest features the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, Georgia's highest peak Brasstown Bald, over 1,300 miles of trout streams, ten wilderness areas, and 430 miles of trails for hiking and exploration.