Georgia
Murray County
Fort Mountain Lake Trail
Loop around Fort Mountain Lake
The trail leads around the lake and provides access to a beach, a mini-golf course, and a picnic area.
Length: 1.2 miles
Difficulty: 1
Nearby Trails
Big Rock Nature Trail
Scenic hike through Fort Mountain State Park
Gold Mine Creek Trail
Loop along Gold Mine Creek in Fort Mountain State Park
Old Fort Trails
Trails to Fort Mountain's main attractions
Gahuti Backcountry Trail
Loop along the border of Fort Mountain State Park
Emery Creek Trail
Trail leading past twin waterfalls
Day Hike
This is a very easy trail, it's slightly over a mile in length. There are markers along the path that describe how the Cherokee Indians used various plants to make medicine. The kids really got a kick out of the "bedwetting" remedy. We tried to find the spur trail that leads to Goldmine creek trail, but missed it the first time. It appears to be the opposite side of the lake from the beach (diagonal to the beach). We ran out of daylight so couldn't afford to hike Goldmine that day. Overall there are some decent trails around Fort Mountain, with the Gahuti Trail, at 8.8 covering the perimeter of the park.