Hickorynut Gap - FSR 797

Total Miles
5.9

Elevation

966.99 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Overview

Hickorynut Gap, FSR 797, is an in-and-out forest service road in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest just on the edge of the Cohutta Wilderness. Being an in-and-out road, the travel time reflects this with the return trip. It is a longer than usual forest service road for the area. Hickorynut Gap is open year-round. As you climb, fog can set in quickly. Somewhat counterintuitive, the FSR tends to hold water the higher you go. Thus at higher elevations, you will find the FSR tends to hold water and make some muddy spots. Proper tires are definitely recommended.

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Hickorynut Gap - FSR 797
Hickorynut Gap - FSR 797

Difficulty

The vast majority of the forest service road is a level 2 road, however, there are a few spots with erosion and mud pits that warrant a level 3 rating. Any vehicle with proper ground clearance should do well on Hickorynut Gap.

Technical Rating

3

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