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Discover the joy of fresh mountain air


Whether you’re looking for a leisurely morning walk with your pup, a rigorous afternoon hike, a casual bike ride at sunset, or our one-of-a-kind, 1.6 Upper Jeep Trail, Big Canoe® has more than 20 miles of trails abundant with diverse wildlife (registered with the Atlanta Audubon Society as an official Wildlife Sanctuary) – all within the gates of the community.

Big Canoe teamed with Atlanta Trails, the Southeast’s premiere digital magazine of hiking, running and trail adventures, to map, photograph and detail every mile of the community’s extensive trail network. Each trail guide features detailed info, photos, interactive maps and parking information, to help you find the perfect Big Canoe trail and get the most out of each adventure.

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Hiking Big Canoe

Nature Valley & Jeep Trails

Explore Big Canoe’s Nature Valley Park on more than seven miles of diverse, ultra-scenic hiking and 4×4 trails.

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Jeep trails at Big Canoe

Indian Rocks Park & Playfield Park

Steeped in Native American history, Indian Rocks Park is home to nearly a mile of trails that explore historic stone mounds and shores of Lake Petit.

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Indian rocks trails at Big Canoe

Wildcat Park & McDaniel Meadows

Explore more than seven miles, of winding sun-drenched, wildflower-filled meadows and fern-filled, shady creek valley trails.

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Meadow trails at Big Canoe

Waterford Trails

Explore Toad’s Pond and Blackwell Creek Trails, and catch beautiful, nearly-continuous shoreline views from the trails.

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Waterford trails at big Canoe

Meditation Park & Choctaw Trails

Serene. Tranquil. Secluded. Rolling, mixed-surface trails, great for a trail run or nature walk.

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Hiking wildlife trails at Big Canoe