Penitentiary Branch Trail

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Penitentiary Branch Trail

Penitentiary Branch trail

3.6 miles. An easy to moderately difficult interior trail with its start on Hemp Top Trail. It ends at Jacks River.

Approximate hike length:

3.6 miles.
   

Directions:

Southern trail head from Blue Ridge Georgia

From the intersection of US 76 and GA 5 just north of Blue Ridge, travel north 7 miles on GA 5 to Old Highway 2 and turn left. At 6.9 miles are Fightingtown Creek and McKinney Crossing. At 9 miles the pavement ends. At 10.5 miles, after a long climb up the mountain, look for the sign "Cohutta Wildlife Management Area, Watson Gap." At Watson Gap turn right on FS 22 and travel 3.6 miles to Dally Gap. Walk 2.3 miles on Hemp Top Trail to junction with Penitentiary Branch Trail.

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hiking

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For more information:

Some roads are closed depending on weather conditions, so it is recommended that one call the Cohutta Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service at (706) 695-6737 in advance of a trip to check road conditions.