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About This Trail
Fort Mountain Lake Trail is an easy 0.4-mile loop around the scenic lake at Fort Mountain State Park in Murray County, Georgia. This family-friendly trail offers a peaceful walk with beautiful views of the 17-acre lake and the surrounding forested mountains. The relatively flat path is well-maintained and accessible for hikers of all ages and abilities. The lake is popular for fishing and features a beach area for swimming during warm months. Along the trail, hikers can spot various bird species and may encounter deer, turtles, and other wildlife. The trail connects to other park paths, allowing visitors to extend their hike if desired. Fort Mountain State Park is known for its mysterious ancient stone wall at the summit, making the lake trail a perfect complement to exploring the park’s other attractions.
Getting There
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Easy Trail for Kids
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.
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
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