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B-HIKES (3 - 6 MILES) Rev 10 November 2009 George Jurand 828-837-8516
ßß = Trails maintained by MHHC ## = Designated Wilderness Area B2 Appletree Trail Loop. This is a new 5 mile hike for the Club. Moderate climbing, Start out of the campground on the Appletree Trail for 1.6 miles, then trun onto Diamond Valley Trail for 1.1 miles, the turn onto Junaluska Trail for 2 miles back to Appletree Trail and .2 miles back to trailhead Andrews Rest Area, Hwy 74/19/129 B2ßß## Arkaquah Trail from Brasstown Bald parking lot. An easy in and out hike of about 3 miles. Spectacular views. Some rough footing. Carpool $2.00.
Jacks Gap at base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy. 180.
B2 Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell (3 miles east of Clayton) to the viewing platform at Martin Creek Falls. This scenic (4 mile,≈2:30 hrs) round trip also passes by Becky Creek Falls. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee. B3## (If done as loop hike) Bear Hair Trail in Vogel State Park. About 4 miles ( ≈ 3:00 hrs ) with some moderate to steep climbs. Bring hiking sticks and State Park pass or $5. Carpool $3.00.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180.
B1Benton Falls, Red Leaf, Arbutus, Azalea, Clear Creek Trails in the Chilhowee Recreation Area. 4.8 mile easy trail (2:45 hours). Fee area or bring pass. 45 mile drive to trailhead from meeting place. Carpool $5.00. SE corner of Hwys. 64 and 19/129 in NC B4 Benton MacKaye Trail from Highway 60 across Licklog Mountain to Skeenah Gap. A 5.9 mile (≈4 hrs) hike with 1,800 foot elevation change in first 3.2 miles. Short shuttle required. Park & Ride in Blairsville. B3 Benton MacKaye Trail, Section 15 (also Unicoi Turnpike Trail) near Coker Creek, TN. Moderate 4 miles in and out, from Sandy Gap NC to Waucheesi Mountain. Steep gradient up to the summit. Ridge along the TN/NC line, beautiful views in the winter. Carpool amount $3.00.
SE corner of Hwys. 64 and 19/129 in NC
B2 Benton MacKaye Trail from Hwy. 60 at Wilscot Gap to Skeenah Gap. This 5.3 mile section is constantly going up and down. Many of these short grades are steep. Shuttle required. ( ≈3:10 hrs )Carpool amount $3.00. Park & Ride in Blairsville B3## Blood Mountain via the Byron Herbert Reece Trail and AT. A 5 mile round trip hike (≈ 4:30 hrs) with 1,400 ft. of elevation change. Splendid views from the top. Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180 B2/B3ßß Chunky Gal Trail from Perry Gap over the top of Shooting Creek Bald (Boteler Peak) to Glade Gap on Hwy 64 in NC. 5.5 miles ( ≈ 3.5 hrs ). Outstanding view from top. Shuttle required. Acorns a problem in fall/winter. Carpool $3.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2ßß Chunky Gal Trail from Perry Gap to Tusquitee Gap. 4 miles, easy to moderate. Shuttle required, or key exchange. Carpool $3.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B3ßß Chunky Gal Trail. Hike from Bob Allison Campground along scenic Tuni Creek to the big buckeye tree and return. About 4 miles (≈ 3:00 hrs ) with 5 stream crossings (slippery footing) each way. Hiking sticks required. Carpool $3.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2ßßChunky Gal Trail from Tusquittee Gap to Bob Allison Campground. 4 miles moderate. Shuttle required, or key exchange. Carpool $3.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville B2 Clear Creek Trail and Benton Falls near the Ocoee River Gorge in TN. This 5 mile hike may be a key-exchange hike. SE corner of Hwys. 64 and 19/129 in NC. B2 Coosa Backcountry Trail from Wolf Creek Road to Burnett Gap. This is an easy to moderate 4.6 mile ( ≈ 3.5 hrs ) round trip Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. B2## Deep Gap (4,341 ft) to the top of Standing Indian Mountain (5,498 ft.) on the AT. This is a 5 mile round trip hike (3.5 hours) in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area. Note: FSR road #71 is often closed in winter. Carpool amount $5.00.
Ingles Parking Lot in Hayesville. B2 Dicks Creek Gap north to Cowart Gap on the AT. This is a 3.6 mile ( ≈2:30 hrs) round trip hike with some moderate ascending and descending in both directions. Carpool $3.00.
Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee. B2 Dukes Creek Falls and Smithgall Woods. Hike 2.2 miles round trip to the 250 ft. falls, have lunch at Smithgall Woods and then hike the 1.5 mile Laurel Ridge Interpretive Trail and/or the .5 mile Wetland Loop Trail Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. Note: Dukes Cr and Smithgall have parking fees (neither honors the other), no lunch facilities at Smithgall B2 Duncan Ridge Trail from Mulky Gap east to Buckeye Gap and return. Moderate 5.2 miles ( ≈ 4:00 hrs ). Park & Ride in Blairsville.
B2 Blairsville park and ride B3ßß Fires Creek from Bristol Horse Camp on trail # 76 to Carver Gap. Rim trail to Leatherwood Falls. 3.7 miles, 800 ft. of elevation gain. Moderate to strenuous. (≈ 3:10 hrs). Short shuttle required. Carpool $3.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville B2ßß Fires Creek Park. Hike through a beautiful glade with a nearby stream for about 5 miles in and out. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville B2ßß Fires Creek. From recreation area pass by Leatherwood Falls, then take Rim Access Trail for another 2 miles of steady ascent. Return down access trail and complete Leatherwood Falls loop for 5 miles (3.5 hours). Steep uphill section. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2 Flat Creek Loop in Fannin County. This 5.8 mile loop hike begins at Deep Gap on Aska Road and is rated easy to moderate. (≈4 hrs) Park & Ride in Blairsville. B3##GA AT series 8. Unicoi Gap to Indian Grave Gap on the AT and return on the Rocky Mountain Trail. A 5.5 mile hike ( ≈ 3:40 hrs ) with 1,000 ft. elevation gain both directions. MHH “favorite”. Unicoi Gap on Hwy 75 south of Hiawassee B2 Green Mountain Loop Trail in Fannin County. A moderate hike of about 5 miles with good winter views of Lake Blue Ridge. Carpool $5.00. Park & Ride in Blairsville. B2 Helen to Unicoi State Park Lodge and return. An easy and scenic 5.6 mile (2.5 hrs) round trip hike. Lunch at Lodge (bring your own or eat in dining room). A club favorite. Carpool $5.00. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee. Note: Distance to Helen from Macedonia = 19 miles. B2Helen to Unicoi State Park Lodge via Frog Pond and Bottom Loop Trails and return. Easy 5.8 mile (2.5 hrs) round trip. Lunch at Lodge (or BYO). A club favorite. Carpool $5.00. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee Note: Distance to Helen from Macedonia = 19 miles B2Indian Grave Gap to Tray Mountain and back. 5.0 mile moderate hike on the AT to Tray Mt., the second highest point in GA. The trail passes Indian Grave Gap (3113 ft), a fabulous hillside of Galax, the “cheese factory” turnoff, a viewpoint just before Tray Mt. (4430 ft). Carpool $3.00. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee B4## Jacks Gap to Chattahoochee Gap on the Jacks Knob Trail. This 4.6 mile round trip hike has several moderate to strenuous grades both directions. (≈ 3:40 hrs) Jacks Gap at base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy 180. B3 John Muir National Recreation Trail/Benton MacKaye Trail from confluence of Coker Creek with Hiwassee River to the swinging bridge at Appalachia powerhouse. Near Coker Creek TN, or Reliance TN. Moderate 4 mile on-way hike along one of the most beautiful trails in the area. Retraces the path of John Muir on his 1000-mile walk to the Gulf. High bluffs give spectacular views of the Hiwassee River. Some gradient and several stream crossings. BMTA has recently rerouted part of the trail to higher grouond. Long shuttle or key exchange required. Carpool $5.00 SE corner of Hwys. 64 and 19/129 in NC B3 Kimsey Creek Trail in Standing Indian area. Hike beside a beautiful stream for about 5 miles in and out. (≈2:40 hrs) Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B4##Logan Turnpike Trail from Tesnatee Gap. Hike down about 1-3/4 miles. First ½ mile is steep and rocky. Lower trail parallels Town Creek among big hemlocks. Return elevation gain is about 1,500 feet. Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180 B2## Neels Gap to Levelland Mountain on the AT. A 3 mile (≈3:15 hrs) moderate round trip hike with a nice view from the top of Levelland Mountain. Carpool $3.00. Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180.
B2## Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. B2##
Neels Gap toward
Tesnatee Gap
on the AT. In and out for about 5 miles ( ≈ 2:30 hrs). Great view from the top
of Levelland Mountain. Carpool $3 Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. B2 Old Copper Road Trail along Ocoee River in TN. An easy 4.8 mile round trip beginning at the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the historic Old Copper Road, originally constructed in 1851. Follows the Ocoee River for 2.4 miles to TVA Dam No. 3. Four foot bridges and beautiful views of the river, old apple trees, stone foundations and hand-laid walls. Picnic tables and pit toilets at the 2.4 mile mark. $3 parking fee. Carpool amount $5.00 SE corner of Hwy. 64 and 19/129 in NC. B2
Park Creek Trail with
crossover to Park Ridge Trail
in Standing Indian area. 5 miles with some stream crossings ( ≈ 3:30 hrs ). A
favorite spring hike because of beautiful wildflower display.
Carpool $3 Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2## Raven Cliffs Trail. A scenic 5 mile round trip hike along a cascading mountain stream to towering cliffs with two waterfalls. Some difficult footing due to erosion. (≈ 3:30 hrs)
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy. 180. B2 Rock Gap in the Standing Indian area to the Back Country Information Center via the AT and Long Branch Trail. 4.6 miles. Short shuttle required. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B3 Rock Gap toward Albert Mountain on the AT. Down on Long Branch Trail to Backcountry Info. Center. A moderate 4.6 mile hike (≈ 2:20 hrs ). (This hike was several times a “Meditation Hike”.) Shuttle required. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
B4
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Rockhouse Creek Trail #387 in and out in the Fires
Creek Area.
2.3 miles with 2000 ft climb from FS 340A up to Big Stamp
(once the site of a lookout tower), then back.
4.6 miles round trip. $5.00
carpool. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville B2 Skataway Trail. The 3-mile hike starts near Skataway, has moderate ascents, follows a creek bed, and includes a waterfall. There will be option to increase the distance. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee. B2 Smith Creek Trail from Ana Ruby Falls to Unicoi State Park with shuttle. 5 miles. Stream crossing and some rough, rocky footing (best done in summer due to bad footing covered by leaves). Parking fee for Forest Service and State Park. Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of Hiawassee B2 Springer Mountain Area. Long Creek Falls. Climb southern terminus of AT, then have lunch at scenic waterfall. Long but beautiful drive with 3.4 miles easy to moderate hiking. Park & Ride in Blairsville. B3
Stanley Gap Trail
– 4.9 Miles, Start at Aska Adventure
area, up over
B2-3##
Tesnatee Gap on the
Richard Russell Highway to Whitley Gap Shelter
and return. This is a 4 mile round trip hike ( ≈3:20 hrs ) with magnificent
views from the ridgetop. Carpool $3
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. B3##
Tesnatee Gap on the
Richard Russell Highway to Wolf Laurel Top
and return. This is a 4.2 mile round trip hike with magnificent views from the
Rock outcrops. (≈ 3:00 hrs). Carpool $3
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180. B2
Turtletown Creek
Falls, near Farner, TN.
A moderate 4 mile round trip hike to two of the prettiest waterfalls in the
area. Hiking sticks recommended. (≈ 3 hrs ).
Carpool $3
SE corner of Hwy 64 and 19/129 in NC. B3## Unicoi Gap to Indian Grave Gap on the AT and return on the Rocky Mountain Trail. A 5.5 mile hike ( ≈ 3:40 hrs ) with 1,000 ft. elevation gain both directions. Unicoi Gap on Hwy 75 south of Hiawassee. B2ßß## Wagon Train Trail from Brasstown Bald parking lot down and back for about 4 miles round trip. Outstanding views. Carpool $3.00.
Jacks Gap at base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy 180. B2 Wayah Bald (5,342 ft.) to Wayah Gap (4,180 ft.) on the AT. This is 4.2 miles (≈ 3:15hrs) mostly downhill. Spectacular view from observation tower atop Wayah Bald. Shuttle required. Carpool $5 Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B4 Wayah Gap to Siler Bald on the AT. The trail climbs 1,000 feet in l.9 miles, but the view from top is well worth the effort. A 3.8 mile round trip hike. (≈ 3:00 hrs). Carpool $5 Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2 Winding Stair Gap to Rock Gap. A 3.7 mile (≈2:15 hrs) moderate hike on the AT with optional additional 1.4 mile round trip to Big Tree (Wasilik Poplar). Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2 Winding Stair Gap north to Panther Gap and back. A 4 mile moderate hike on the AT ( ≈3:10 hrs ). Carpool $5.00. Ingles parking lot in Hayesville. B2 Yellow Mountain Trail in the Coosa Wildlife Management Area. 4.7 miles and 800 foot elevation change. The Yellow Mountain Trail to the top, then the Shope Gap Trail to the Duncan Ridge Road, follow the road to the Mill Shoal Creek Trail which will take us back to the Campground. Relax with your feet in the beautiful creek at the end of the hike. Carpool $5 Park & Ride in Blairsville. B4Yonah Mountain near Cleveland, GA. 5 miles. All hikers are welcome to hike the new trail to Yonah. A 5 mile round trip with 1,700 feet elevation gain. Trail is a combination of moderate and some steep and rocky sections. Hike up the new trail with switchbacks to the Heliport and then on to the rim trail. Option for lunch at the West Family Restaurant. Ranger office number to coordinate access is 706-864-3367. Unicoi Gap on Hwy. 75 south of Hiawassee. |