
Five Saturdays in the mountains, already planned.
You want to get out of Atlanta this weekend, but you end up with 20 open tabs, a trailhead lot that's full by 9:30, and a lunch spot you picked off a gas station billboard. This guide fixes that.
It covers five complete day trips from Atlanta: Helen, Ellijay, Clayton, Blue Ridge, and a Lavonia-Toccoa lake day. I've hiked every trail and eaten at every restaurant in it myself.
What's inside:
A timed game plan for every Saturday, from the time to leave Atlanta to dinner, so you never backtrack.
18 hikes, honestly rated Easy, Moderate or Challenge, so you can match the trail to your crew.
20 restaurant picks, from bakery breakfasts to sit-down dinners, so nobody's hangry and indecisive after a hike.
Add-ons for every town: tubing, orchards, the scenic railway, trout fishing, a splatter paint room.
The fees and parking details nobody tells you, so nothing surprises your wallet.
One tap to Google Maps for every trail and restaurant.
Bonus: a seasonal cheat sheet and my Friday-night packing checklist.
It's an instant download, 29 pages, and made for reading on your phone at the trailhead. $9.99, less than the lunch you're going to love when you get there.
Pick a Saturday, download the guide, and be on the trail by 8:30. Leaf season only lasts a few more weeks.
FAQ
Do I need to be an experienced hiker?
Nope. Every trip is rated honestly, and most of these are doable for beginners, kids, and anybody who just wants a good day outside.
Is this only for people in Atlanta?
Drive times are listed from Atlanta, but every trip includes the exact locations so you can route from anywhere.
How do I get it?
Instant download the second you buy. It lives on your phone, so you've got it at the trailhead even with spotty service.
What if I've already been to some of these spots?
Then you know I picked right. But I promise at least one of these five will be new to you, and the food stops alone are worth it.
Saturdays guide or the Playbook?
Want 5 trips planned for you? Grab this one. Want to plan any trip yourself, all year? That's the Playbook. Start here and you'll get $10 off the Playbook later.