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Tower Road

2.0 (1 Rating)
A pretty good climb takes you from Helen into the heart of Smithgall Woods State Park
2.4
mi
Distance
641
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
641ft
Elevation Gain
596ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,049ft
High Point
1,421ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the more difficult of two routes from the very touristy, German-themed village of Helen into the center of Smithgall Woods State Park. The main feature of this forest road is the 500 foot climb to the radio tower at the top of the mountain, from which you have no view, and then the ensuing descent down to Tsalaki Road. The steepest parts of the climb between Helen and the summit are actually paved.

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