Legacy Lite Trail
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-8787
Lake Lanier Island Resort is a 1,500-acre resort located on Lake Sidney Rainer and that is enjoyed by families, couples, wedding parties, corporate groups, and even outdoor adventurers. The complex has villas, rooms, lake houses, and lots of amenities that cater to those who enjoy being outside. There are nine hiking and walking trails at Lake Lanier Island – most of which are 1-2 miles long. This hike on the Legacy Lite trail starts at the tennis courts near Lake Lanier Lodge and follows a loop around the building for 1.4 miles. The trail traverses gentle rolling hills with views of the lake. If you want a slightly longer workout, The Legacy Limits trail starts at the same location and is an outer loop that covers 1.6 miles. It includes a hike to the tip of the island with with 270 degree views of the lake. |
- click for a trip report from this day hike on the Oxbo Trail: June 22, 2012 (password required)
- click for a trail map for this short loop hike on the Legacy Lite Trail
- click for a map of hiking and walking trails at Lake Lanier Island (password required)
- click for another summer hike on the nearby Oxbo Trail in July 2012
- click to access the guidebook Best Hikes Near Atlanta which has more hikes around the City of Atlanta
- 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