The nature and hiking trails around Highlands are popular with backpackers, and there is at least one outfitter store in town. Highland Excursion is the official US Forest Service outfitter guide service. There are several mountainous hiking trails. Highlands is home to various waterfalls, and several hiking trails lead to these falls. Common hikes include going to Secret Falls, Sunset Rock, and climbing up White Side. Both Sunset Rock and White Side Mountain have trails that form a loop. The hikes to Secret Falls and Sunset rock are both family and pet friendly while the White Side hike is a little steep for dogs.
At 2,775 acres, Lake Burton is the largest of the five Georgia Power North Georgia lakes. Facilities are suitable for boating, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Timpson Cove Beach, with its white sand beach, is just one of the areas where you can enjoy swimming and picnicking on Lake Burton.
Jones Bridge Park serves as a scenic overlook for travelers along U.S. Highway 76. There is ample parking and two picnic shelters with tables. Jones Bridge Park is located on the northern edge of Lake Burton off U.S. Highway 76.
Timpson Cove provides a great atmosphere on a nice day at Lake Burton. There is a beach and swimming area, with picnic tables, restrooms, and parking. Access to the park is convenient from U.S. Highway 76, off Charlie Mountain Road.
Lake Lanier is great place to stay with your RV or tent. There are many campgrounds around the lake, offering everything from luxurious lake-side locations to primitive, back-to-nature camping opportunities.
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