🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Atlanta, GA

Waterfalls, Wilderness & Mountain Trails

Discover cascading waterfalls and rugged mountain trails while escaping Atlanta's urban landscape for an invigorating wilderness adventure.

Day 1 — Ruby FallsDay 2 — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Day 1 — Ruby Falls

Day 1 — Ruby Falls

🚗 2 hr 47 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Atlanta, GA → Ruby Falls
1 hr 56 min8:00 AM → 9:56 AM
Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls
★ 4.6
An underground waterfall is the main draw of this guided cave tour with gift shops & cafes.
9:56 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:56 AM
Feed Table and Tavern
Feed Table and Tavern
★ 4.6American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ruby Falls → Lula Lake Land Trust
18 min12:00 PM → 12:18 PM
Lula Lake Land Trust
Lula Lake Land Trust
★ 4.7
Hike forested trails to a stunning 120-foot waterfall cascading into a pristine lake, with options to swim in cool mountain waters and explore cascades along Lula Creek.
12:18 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Lula Lake Land Trust → Attack of the Tatsu
33 min5:00 PM → 5:33 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:33 PM
Attack of the Tatsu
Attack of the Tatsu
Challenge yourself on this extreme obstacle course where you'll crawl, climb, and conquer brutal physical challenges designed to test your limits and mental toughness.
★ 4.8Izakaya Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Rated 4.8★ (562 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Ruby Falls.
Day 2 — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Day 2 — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🚗 5 hr 1 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Ruby Falls → Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
2 hr 22 min8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
★ 4.7
Explore over 900,000 acres of wilderness featuring cascading waterfalls, mountain streams, and countless hiking trails through Georgia's most rugged backcountry.
10:22 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest → Vogel State Park
37 min12:00 PM → 12:37 PM
Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park
★ 4.8
Trek past waterfalls on the Lake Trail or Waterfall Trail, spotting mountain streams and rhododendrons, then relax by the alpine lake surrounded by steep ridges.
12:37 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Vogel State Park → Kennedy Creek Tavern
23 min5:00 PM → 5:23 PM
Kennedy Creek Tavern
Kennedy Creek Tavern
★ 4.5
Experience authentic Appalachian hospitality in a historic mountain tavern that serves as the perfect pit stop for hungry adventurers exploring the North Georgia wilderness.
5:23 PM📍 See location
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Drive
Kennedy Creek Tavern → Atlanta, GA
1 hr 39 min6:23 PM → 8:02 PM
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