Smithgall Woods

Smithgall Woods SP https://gastateparks.org/SmithgallWoods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithgall_Woods_Conservation_Area Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge is Georgia state park, lodge and protected wilderness area near Helen, Georgia. It contains old growth forests, 12 miles of trout streams, and populations of wild turkeys, bears and deer. Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch and release fishing. Five miles of trails and 18 miles of roads allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife.

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