Free 8-page PDF
Plan a mountain weekend in five minutes
We have covered Georgia's outdoors since 1999. This planner is the short version of what we tell friends before their first trip to the mountains: where to base yourself, which waterfalls are worth the walk, and what everything costs.
- 3 ready-made weekends from Atlanta: Helen, Dahlonega and Blue Ridge
- An 11-waterfall checklist with heights, trail lengths and difficulty
- Fees and passes on one page, checked October 2026
- When to go, season by season, plus a day-pack checklist
- A printable trip sheet for dates, lodging and reservations
A look inside
Ready-made weekend itineraries 
The 11-waterfall checklist 
Seasons, fees and packing list
Who it is for
First-time visitors who want a plan that already works, families looking for waterfalls short enough for young kids, and regulars who want every fee, pass and phone number in one place before they lose cell service. If you would rather read online, our best waterfalls, best hikes and 3-day mountains itinerary guides cover the same ground in more depth.
Common Questions
Is the weekend planner really free?
Yes. Enter your email and first name and you can download the PDF right away. You also join the N-Georgia.com newsletter, and you can unsubscribe any time with one click.
What is in the North Georgia weekend planner?
Three ready-made weekends (Helen and the waterfall loop, Dahlonega and Amicalola Falls, Blue Ridge and the Toccoa River), a checklist of 11 North Georgia waterfalls with heights and trail lengths, a season-by-season guide, a fees and passes cheat sheet, a day-pack checklist, and a printable trip sheet.
Can I use the planner on my phone without cell service?
Yes. It is a regular PDF, so once it is saved to your phone it opens without a connection, which helps at trailheads and on mountain roads where service drops out.
How current are the fees in the planner?
We checked the fees, hours and trail details in October 2026 against the operators, including Georgia State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.