Appalachian Trail
0.5 mi
Distance
197 ft
Elev. Gain
16m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Appalachian Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,076 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 1,137 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 1,137 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Helen, GA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Lumpkin County, GA
- Jurisdiction:
- Chattahoochee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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