There is more bang for your buck on this trail than many others combined. We will start at
Tesnatee Gap and begin ascending on the AT as the path passes over small rock slabs we will be zigzagging to each side of the ridge until we reach Cowrock Mountain at 1.8 Miles. Wide vistas await us here where we will see Towns Creek Valley below and the rest of Georgia as far as the eye can see. We will poke around up here to discover various campsites and more outcrops which offer outstanding views. We will continue another 1.5 miles to Wolf Laurel Mountain to enjoy yet another outcrop and our perfect picnic spot. After lunch we'll turn around and get ready to head back to the car where we will go to Dukes Creek Falls.

Mileage: 6 Miles Elevation Gain: 1500'

Dukes Creek Falls trail descends in several hairpin turns down into the Gorge and ending at Davis Creek and Dukes Falls. The Falls tumble 250' in a very scenic spray. This trail is an easy walk mostly on fine gravel or soil. Dukes Creek is a series of beautiful cascades, rapids and pools. The observation decks and walk ways offer glorious views.

Mileage: 2 Miles Elevation Gain: 400'

Items to Bring: Hiking boots, hiking poles suggested, snacks, lunch, plenty of water, camera and a smile. Please dress in layers as there can be a huge change in temperature from the trailhead to the open area on the outcrop.

Carpool Location: I985 and Friendship Road Exit, Publix. Turn Left off exit to McDonalds on your right. Turn Right into McDonalds and follow to back and the back parking lot of Publix. Look for a Dark Blue Chrysler Pacifica. We will depart promptly at 8:45 AM. Assuming four people to a car the carpool share would be $10 each.

If meeting at the trailhead please be there by 9:45 AM. GA 75 Alternate to GA 348 go approx
8 or 9 miles to Tesnatee Gap parking lot.

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