Hike Name: | old cheese factory site to tray mountain shelter |
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Country: | United States |
State: | Georgia |
Nearby Town: | helen |
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Directions: | Follow GA 17/75 south 9.5 miles from Hiawassee or 11.3 miles north from Helen to the intersection with Indian Grave Gap Road (FS 283). If coming from the north, bear left onto Indian Grave Gap Road. If coming from the south, make a sharp right hand turn. This turn is about a quarter mile south of the intersection of GA 17/75 and GA 180. Proceed 3.7 miles to the AT crossing (Marker on map) . I know nothing about the quality of this road. There is a dirt parking area at the crossing.(See Pictures for Ga Section 12). Tray Mountain Road (FS 79) is another half mile further south on Indian Grave Gap Road. |
Total Hike Distance: | 2.00 miles |
Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
Permit Required: | No |
Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
Hike Starts: | old cheese factory site |
Hike Ends: | tray mountain shelter |
Trails Used: | Appalachian trail |
Backcountry Campsites: | No |
Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Springs |
Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
Contact Information: | Georgia Appalachian Trail Club P.O. Box 654 Atlanta, Georgia 30301 Voice Mail (404) 494-0968 |
Best Season: | Fall |
Users: | Hikers |
Road Conditions: | Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Four Wheel Drive Recommended |
Hike Summary: | Hike starts at old cheese factory site crosses the tray gap road usfs 79 all the while it climbs up tray mountain nearly 800 feet before going down nearly 200 feet to the tray mountain shelter. |
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