This is a great loop around Lake Russell with some great views of the lake. There's a nice campground here as well. The 2 dam crossings are very cool.
From Cornelia, head North/Northeast on Dick's Hill Pkwy (Hwy 13) and hang a <br /><br />right on Lake Russell Road across from the Lake Russell Convenience store. <br /><br />go 2.5 miles, and hang a left at the sign. go left at the fork and park at the <br /><br />trailhead near the old dam. Then just follow the signs and head around the <br /><br />lake.
http://www.tripleblaze.com/trail.php?c=3&i=1170