At the right times of year, the Barnes Creek area provides spectacular wildflower viewing. It can also be quite muddy, so bring your best footwear and remember to always stick to the trail.

Darin Graber

August 9, 2023

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At the right times of year, the Barnes Creek area provides spectacular wildflower viewing. It can also be quite muddy, so be prepared to walk if necessary and remember to always stick to the trail.

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1. Bear Creek and Pinhoti Loop

11.5km

03:23

310m

Hike the moderate 7.2-mile Bear Creek and Pinhoti Loop through Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, featuring creeks and wildflowers.

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2. Mulberry Gap: Bear Creek, P1 and P2 Loop

28.1km

08:18

810m

Hike the difficult 17.5-mile Mulberry Gap: Bear Creek, P1 and P2 Loop, gaining 2671 feet through diverse forest and scenic views.

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3. Pinhoti and Bear Creek Loop

17.9km

05:16

510m

520m

Hike the difficult 11.1-mile Pinhoti and Bear Creek Loop in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, featuring waterfalls and the Gennett Popla

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Location: Gilmer County, Georgia, United States

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Barnes Creek Wildflowers

1. Bear Creek and Pinhoti Loop

2. Mulberry Gap: Bear Creek, P1 and P2 Loop

3. Pinhoti and Bear Creek Loop

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