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6 Perfect State Parks In Georgia To See Fall Foliage

Fall is here, and it’s a great time to drive and see the colors. According to the Farmers Almanac, the best time to see the peak fall colors this year…

6 Perfect State Parks In Georgia To See Fall Foliage
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Fall is here, and it's a great time to drive and see the colors. According to the Farmers Almanac, the best time to see the peak fall colors this year in Georgia is October 14th through November 21st.

Go Early

Weekends during peak times for color will be the busiest at these parks. So if you can take a mid-week trip, traffic won't be nearly as bad. I've also found that early morning arrival helps, as you can snap some good pictures before the crowds get there. Also, in these mountain towns, you can always find a great diner to have lunch.

Mountain towns are my favorite places because the scenery is always magnificent. Also, there are lots of local shops to visit. One of my favorite visits recently was in North Carolina in the small town of Brevard, NC.

All About Georgia

But this is about Georgia, and the state parks listed below are great places to see the colors and safe, too. I recently went to Tallulah Gorge State Park, and it is one of my favorites.

If you visit this park, it is pretty steep if you hike down to the suspension bridge (See Pictures below). They have stairs with rails, which are well maintained, but if you're out of shape, like me, it is a strenuous hike. I made it, but my legs were feeling the burn!

Now, here are the 6 Perfect State Parks In Georgia To See Fall Foliage. Have fun, wear hiking shoes, stock up on water, and stop for a great lunch at one of the many diners you'll see. I always stop in a local shop for a new sweatshirt or hoodie, too. You never know what you'll see on these mountain trips, and I always look for interesting places off the beaten path. Who knows....you may even happen upon some goats on a roof!

Amicalola Falls State Park - Dawsonville, GA

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Smithgall Woods - Helen, GA

Vogel State Park - Blairsville, GA

Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA

Black Rock Mountain - Mountain City, GA

Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.