Stay put if it is nightfall , if you are injured, or if you are near exhaustion. As a last resort , follow a drainage or stream downhill. This can be hard going but will often lead to a trail or road. We want your experience on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests to be a safe one. Here are things you should be aware of during your visit to the forest.
Some ticks can transmit diseases to humans, so check for ticks after every trip in the woods.
Errors in identification can have uncomfortable or deadly consequences.