Riverside Nashville might have a reputation for country tunes but this "Athens of the South" is also home to good galleries, museums and historic mansions.
Trail descends along a ridge from Brasstown Bald parking lot to Track Rock Gap. There are ups and downs, some steep along the way. The final mile has several switchbacks. Open ridge tops provide excellent views. This trail is within the Brasstown Wilderness for about 5 miles of its length. This trail is not blazed.
Details
Length:
5.5 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Additional Details:
NOTE: There is a parking fee. The trail leaves the parking lot from the northwest corner near the restrooms. To reach the lower end of the trail at Track Rock Gap, go east of Blairsville on U.S. 76 for 6 miles. Turn right (south) on Track Rock Road and drive 3 miles to a gravel parking lot
on the right just past the petroglyphs in the gap. The trail begins across the road from the parking lot.
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