Nottley Dam Trail
Location:
Blairsville, Ga.
Reservoir:
Nottely
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
2.5-mile loop
Coordinates:
34.954419 -84.109169
Amenities:
- Camping
- Hiking
- Parking
This trail is completely in the woods with parts meandering along the shoreline. The trail could be hiked or biked in a figure 8 instead of a large loop for variety. In the spring keep an eye out for the illusive pink lady’s slipper—an orchid native to this area that requires acidic soil. Wild turkeys and white-tailed deer can also be seen slipping through the woods. This trail is located on the Nottely Dam Reservation about nine miles north of Blairsville, Ga.
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