Hog Pen Campsite - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Hog Pen Campsite |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Chatsworth |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Chatsworth, take GA-2/GA-52 E/E Fort St for 4.9 miles to the park. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Cool Springs Overlook |
| Trails Used: | Gahuti Backpacking Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 (706) 422-1932 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This short hike to the Hog Pen campsite follows the Gahuti Backpacking Trail for 1.5 miles on the East Loop. The trail is routed through a hardwood forest and hugs the hillside just below a mountain biking trail and the main park road. There isn't a lot to see once you leave the trailhead at the Cool Springs overlook - unless you are hiking in the winter time. A backpacking permit is needed if you plan to stay at Hog Pen campsite, but is not needed if you plan to day hike in the park. |
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