
10.9 mi
Distance
2,913 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 49m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Dockery Lake Trail to Preacher's Rock is an out-and-back trail in Chattahoochee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,913 feet. The nearest town is Dahlonega, Georgia, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 757 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 1,129 ft |
| End | 10.9 mi | 757 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Dahlonega, GA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Lumpkin County, GA
- Jurisdiction:
- Chattahoochee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Dockery Lake Trail

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Campgrounds near this trail

Dockery Lake Campground
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R-Ranch In The Mountains - Member's Only Resort
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