Appalachian Trail from Charles Creek to Mooney Gap
Hiawassee, Georgia
22.0 mi
Distance
6,765 ft
Elev. Gain
10h 3m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Appalachian Trail from Charles Creek to Mooney Gap is a point-to-point trail in Chattahoochee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Towns County, Georgia. It is 22 miles long and gains 6,765 feet. The nearest town is Tate City, Georgia, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 935 ft |
| High point | 11.9 mi | 1,661 ft |
| End | 22.0 mi | 1,378 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Tate City, GA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Towns County, GA
- Jurisdiction:
- Chattahoochee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Sandy Bottoms Campground
2.2 mi awayChattahoochee National Forest
Clayton, GA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Bly Gap - Dispersed Camping
2.4 mi awayHayesville, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Tate Branch Campground
2.5 mi awayChattahoochee National Forest
Clayton, GA
Check official pricing19 sitesReservable TentRV No Service
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3.3 mi awayNantahala National Forest
Hayesville, NC
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