Near Arkaquah Trail
The gift shop in a quaint little cabin.
Near Arkaquah Trail
The hike up the trail is super easy.
Near Arkaquah Trail
Arkaquah Trail Guide (NO WATER)

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Arkaquah Trail

4.7 (12 Ratings)
Start from Trackrock Gap and continue up the Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald to the summit for views.
5.3
mi
Distance
2,902
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.29mi
Distance
2,902ft
Elevation Gain
795ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
4,350ft
High Point
2,231ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start from Trackrock Gap and continue up the Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald to the summit for a great view from one of the state's high points. The trail is 5.5 miles in the Chattahoochee National Forest to the Georgia High Point, and you can enjoy views from the Brasstown Bald Tower/Summit Observation Area. To access the summit, hike up the paved trail to the Brasstown summit from the parking area.

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