| Hike Name: | Appalachian Trail - Tray Mountain |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Helen |
| Rating: | ![]() |
| Directions: | Take SR-17/SR-75 to FS-283 (two miles north of Unicoi Gap). Follow FS-283 for about four miles until you reach FS-79 and take a sharp left here and head east. Follow FS-79 for about two miles to the parking area at Tray Gap. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 2.80 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Tray Gap - Forest Road 79 |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Springs |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 1755 Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 Phone: 770.297.3000 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This hike follows the Appalachian Trail northbound from Tray Gap (at U.S. Forest Road 79) to Tray Mountain. It is a steep but short climb to the summit which had limited views at the top. Continue from Tray Mountain down to the Montrey Shelter less than a mile away for a campsite with some great views to the east. |
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