Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I hike and explore Banning Mills within the Snake Creek Gorge near Whitesburg, Georgia. This deserted ghost town has a vast history that seems to have been forgotten.
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Out of 10 mills in this once thriving city that used to be one of the first to produce its own electricity, you'll find ruins of the paper mill and the last standing cotton mill. According to Georgia Tech, the lost city Banning was where the modern paper industry began.
Another cool thing about the area is it provides the world's longest ziplining canopy. It also has many treehouses.
However, most people who visit don't hike the neat historic trail in which I think people are missing out. Snake Creek Gorge is also pretty cool, as it provides two suspension bridges across the hiking trail. Also, the geology of the gorge is cool since it was created by a catalysis event.
Who are we?
We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure.
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
#forgottenhistory #ghosttown #abandoned
#hike #Gorge #Mill #ruins #hiking #ruinsandnature #Georgia #Naturelovers #buildthedream #adventure #travel #History #History#naturebeauty
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Hiking Banning Mills
1:01 - Paper Mill Ruins
1:47 - Snake Creek Gorge
2:52 - Hiking
4:08 - Abandoned Banning Mills
5:53 - History of Banning Mills
7:50 - How Banning Became a Ghost Town
9:53 - Zipline Canopy & Summary
In this video, I hike and explore Banning Mills within the Snake Creek Gorge near Whitesburg, Georgia. This deserted ghost town has a vast history that seems to have been forgotten.
Parking Address
google.com/maps/dir//Banning+Mills,+GA/@33.8116637,-85.039114,10z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88f4d2bca0fad0f9:0x4280be3f0b4dbb9!2m2!1d-84.9243843!2d33.5262231!3e0!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu
SHIRTS & MERCH
build-the-dream-store.creator-spring.com
Equipment We Use 🎥
Main Camera - amzn.to/3fTXmKf
Drone - amzn.to/46P7PPX
Camera Shotgun Mic - amzn.to/39XVEar
Backpack – 5.11 RUSH12 – amzn.to/3vZZpCd
Hiking Shoes - amzn.to/3F9YEgo
________________________________________________________________________
GET IN CONTACT:
Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com
Website - buildthedreamnow.com
SUPPORT MY WORK - account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri
My Wife's YouTube Channel (Heidi Veronica) - youtube.com/@heidiveronica/featured
Patreon - patreon.com/BuildTheDream?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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Out of 10 mills in this once thriving city that used to be one of the first to produce its own electricity, you'll find ruins of the paper mill and the last standing cotton mill. According to Georgia Tech, the lost city Banning was where the modern paper industry began.
Another cool thing about the area is it provides the world's longest ziplining canopy. It also has many treehouses.
However, most people who visit don't hike the neat historic trail in which I think people are missing out. Snake Creek Gorge is also pretty cool, as it provides two suspension bridges across the hiking trail. Also, the geology of the gorge is cool since it was created by a catalysis event.
Who are we?
We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure.
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
#forgottenhistory #ghosttown #abandoned
#hike #Gorge #Mill #ruins #hiking #ruinsandnature #Georgia #Naturelovers #buildthedream #adventure #travel #History #History#naturebeauty
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Hiking Banning Mills
1:01 - Paper Mill Ruins
1:47 - Snake Creek Gorge
2:52 - Hiking
4:08 - Abandoned Banning Mills
5:53 - History of Banning Mills
7:50 - How Banning Became a Ghost Town
9:53 - Zipline Canopy & Summary
