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Excellent for novice hikers and family groups. Follows Dicks Creek at the beginning of the trail, then turns at the confluence with Broad River, following it south.

The Broad River runs through the heart of early Georgia and was a major navigation route further south. The area of the Broad River Trail, was one of the first areas in the state inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The land the trail traverses was "traded" to whites in 1783, after the Cherokee and their allies, the British, were defeated in the American Revolution.

Overall the trail drops about 200 feet. It is easier to walk the trail from the north end. This footpath parallels Dick's Creek, a mountain stream, to its confluence with the middle fork of the Broad River. Along this brief stretch there are numerous cascades and one falls, about a half mile from the start of the trail. After the trail turns to follow the river it begins to wind in and out of nearby coves. At times the trail narrows and is high on steep drops. In many places the river can only be heard, but at times the path approaches and runs alongside the waterway. At one point, as the trail approaches Farmer Bottoms(the southern end), the footpath is forced into the stream by a rock ledge. Stone stepping through the water is required. If the water is high a path up through a laurel thicket is available.

The path is a good hike throughout the year, however, the approach roads are closed from time to time during the winter. A large variety of native wildflowers make this an exceptional spring hike.

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