Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Hiking Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty Level: D2 – D3 (Easy to moderate)
Carpool Time: 8:00 AM at Intown Community Church
Cost: $15 per person
A scenic drive on Hwy. 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry thickets, crossing streams and circling a pretty lake. Hikers can also explore a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and an ancient rock wall which stand on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as fortification against more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
The Gahuti Trail travels around the edge of the park, passing just below the summits of both Cohutta and Fort mountains. Ever changing, the trail is both beautiful and challenging in all seasons
There is an option to rent kayaks or canoes on the lake (separate fee). Or to just hangout on the lake beach and enjoy the sunshine and cooler weather.
Required Items to Bring:
– Layered clothing
– Water 1.5 liters
– Energy snacks
– Packed Lunch
– Hiking shoes/sneakers
– Daypack
– Camera
– Sunglasses / Hat / Sunscreen
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