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iscovering a place to reconnect with the earth
beneath our feet does not require a trip to the
North Georgia mountains. Dozens of walking
trails sit within a 60-mile radius of Macon,
just waiting to be explored.
Daily, families and friends loop the trails at
Amerson River Park, on foot and bike. The Ocmulgee Mounds
are receiving national attention and offer trails that remind us
just how ancient this land is – and whose land we walk on. The
Arboretum Trails at Wesleyan College boast nearly three miles
of hiking trails across 100 acres and a wide variety of plant and
animal species, like the delightful Worm-Eating Warbler or the
funky Southern Leopard Frog.
As these well-loved trails attest, hiking is a fun, healthy, and
therapeutic way for many of us to spend our time. Exploring
new trails o en reignites a waning passion or inspires a new way
to spend time with family and friends. Whether you're hoping
to begin hiking close to home, or you're looking for your new
favorite trail, this guide is a great place to start.
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