Lake Oconee Hiking/Biking Trail
Location: East Central Georgia
Trip Starts: The Ritz Carlton
Trip Ends: The Ritz Carlton
Total Distance: 1.6 miles
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Trails Used: Lake Oconee Hiking/Biking Trail
Trail Traffic: Light
Trip Type: Day HIke
More Information:
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC
1341 Linger Longer Road
Greensboro, GA 30642
855-652-4417
Highlights:
The Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee is a luxury resort near Greensboro, Georgia with outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, and fishing. The resort sits directly on the lake which was created in 1979 when Georgia Power completed the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River.
The centrally located Oconee Trail is a popular hike for guests of the Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee. It is an easy to moderate trail that is used by hikers, runners, and bikers. The paved trail has occasional views of the lake and winds through towering hardwoods and pines and near the Oconee and National golf courses.
More Details:
- click for photos from this hike on the Lake Oconee Hiking & Biking Trail: May 22, 2023 (password required)
- click for a trip report from this hike near Greensboro, Georgia: May 22, 2023 (password required)
- click to view a resort map from the Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee
- click for a hike that I did later this week on the Park Brooke Trail
- click to access the guidebook Hiking Georgia which has more hikes and backpacking trips in the State of Georgia
- click for other Georgia hiking and backpacking books
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