Outdoor Life, TravelSophi H.March 07, 2024Mountains, Hiking, backpacking, hiking trail, backpacking trail

Pine Mountain Trail

Outdoor Life, TravelSophi H.March 07, 2024Mountains, Hiking, backpacking, hiking trail, backpacking trail

Are you looking for your new favorite hiking trail?

Get your backpacks ready because Auburn Outdoors has just found a new hotspot for your hiking and backpacking trips. Perfect for experienced and beginner hikers alike, this trail follows a beautiful route that begins and ends at Cascade Falls Trailhead.

Georgia’s F.D.R. State Park is home to Pine Mountain Trail, one of the longest and most scenic hiking trails in the state. During your journey, you’ll find serene woods, calming streams, misty waterfalls, and even some wildlife. There are mileage markers along the trail to help guide the hikers, and the maps and website are helpful for pointing out different water sources at the campsites. There are also plenty of beautiful stopping points for pictures or a quick snack break during your trip.

Directions

To get to Pine Mountain Trail, take Wire Road to Shug Jordan Parkway (Right) and follow I-85 N to GA-18 E in West Point. From there, take exit 2 from I-85 N and continue on GA-18 E. Take GA-190 E to US-27 ALT N in Meriwether County, turn left onto US-27 ALT N, and the trailhead will be your first left. There is limited parking, so make sure to get there early! If you need to, go to FDR State Park Visitor Center 2970 to pick up your backpacking permit or purchase a parking pass. These will cost $12 and $5 respectively.