Browne Circle Double Loop

Lake Lanier (officially known as Lake Sidney Lanier) is a large reservoir in northern Georgia, United States. It is one of the most popular lakes in the southeastern U.S., known for its recreational activities, scenic beauty, and historical significance.  The lake is located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, spanning across Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin counties.  It was created in 1956 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by damming the Chattahoochee River with the Buford Dam for flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power generation, and recreation.

Lake Lanier covers approximately 38,000 acres with over 692 miles of shoreline.  The average depth is about 50 feet, with maximum depths around 160 feet near Buford Dam.  The lake has numerous islands, many of which are the remnants of hilltops from communities submerged during its creation.  This short hike in the Deerwood subdivision follows the Browne Circle Loop near the southwestern portion of the lake.  It is an easy walk on a paved road that circles twice around a residential neighborhood on Lake Lanier.