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America's Best Day Hikes: South
Take is stunning rivers and waterfalls, killer views, and amazing wildlife in Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Texas with these hikes.
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Seven Hollows Trail, AR
More Southwest than South, this 4.5-mile loop in Petit Jean State Park features sandstone arches.
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READERS COMMENTS
With all the beautiful trails in north Georgia, you pick 2 of the busiest. Even worse, you don't give the correct state.
Posted: Jul 20, 2009 lsbeth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallulah_Gorge
Posted: Jun 29, 2009 GAHiker
Tallulah Gorge is in Georgia! NOT SC.
Posted: Jun 29, 2009 GAHiker
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