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Cooper Gap Road FS42-1

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An easy forest road that connects the Bull Mountain area with civilization.
2.8
mi
Distance
243
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

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Flatter
Steeper
2.77mi
Distance
243ft
Elevation Gain
250ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,860ft
High Point
2,629ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
FS42-1 is an easy forest road that connects the main highway GA60 to the !Bull Mountain area. FS42-1 ends at the Gooch Gap parking area, but the road continues as Cooper Gap Road FS42-2. The Appalachian Trail crosses the road at Gooch Gap and Cooper Gap. These roads are great for hiking if the !Bull Mountain trails are too wet or if it's freeze-thaw season. Wear orange if it's hunting season.

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