Point of Interest
This blue-blazed trail begins with a short climb out of the Brasstown Bald parking lot, then descends nearly 1,500 feet through a series of switch backs that cover about two miles. It crosses GA 180 in Jacks Gap and then climbs about 2.2 miles to the Appalachian Trail at Chattahoochee Gap. Approximately .2 mile south of Jacks Gap, the trail enters the Mark Trail Wilderness. Blazes will be farther apart on the wilderness portion of the trail.
Length: 4.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: -
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: 3
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Northeast Georgia, Brasstown Bald Visitor Center.
County: Union
State: GA
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
Take US 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for eight miles. Turn left onto GA 180. After eight miles, turn left onto GA 180 Spur and follow it three miles to the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center parking lot.
Average Grade: 8%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation High: 4350 Feet
Elevation Low: 3000 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 18 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1980
