Lake Zwerner Trail and Pulloff — Attraction in Dahlonega

I was really glad this trail was here when my brother and I moved into our fathers cabin for a summer. We did it almost every day sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. It would be nice if the section between the end and the parking lot was not as much of a street walk. It has a few harder inclines that are good for getting the heart going as well as short rest areas to take a break and enjoy a packed lunch at. The first date I had with my wife was on the grassy knoll near the dam. Candles, wine some snakes and a Bluetooth speaker are...

Really pretty lake. No gasoline engines allowed so its great for kayaking. Unfortunately, the lake is fished out. There may be fish in there but I've never caught any and only seen one huge grass carp. The walking trail is really nice. Its a good workout if you're in medium physical condition like most of us. If you're fit, it'll be a breeze but it's a pretty walk. NO BATHROOMS. One porta potty but its about as nasty as you'd imagine. AND it's on the opposite side from...

If you start on dam side, first mile and 1/2 is relatively easy-ish, but 2nd half of the trail is super terrainy. Stopped maybe 2 or 3 times, not for very long, took us almost 2 hours to hike. DID NOT CARE FOR THE VERY END, TRAIL IS RIGHT NEXT TO ROAD, and have to be careful of some holes in grass that you can't see. Almost twisted ankle. Beautiful and challenging, not entirely safe if you have littles hiking with you, having to finish it...