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Union County Georgia Hiking Trails
Jacks Knob Trail
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Brasstown Bald parking lot, the 4.5 mile Jacks Knob Trail then descends
1,500' through a series of switchbacks which cover 2.3 miles. Crossing
GA 180 in Jacks Gap, Jacks Knob Trail then climbs 2.2 miles to the
Appalachian Trail at Chattahoochee Gap. Jacks Knob Trail enters the Mark
Trail Wilderness about 0.2 miles south of Jacks Gap. Rated moderate,
Jacks Knob Trail receives moderate use. |
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To reach Brasstown Bald from
Blairsville Georgia, travel south along US 19/129 for 8 miles and
turn left (east) onto GA 180. Continue along GA 180 for 8 miles and turn
left (north) onto GA 180 Spur. Travel 3 miles to the Brasstown Bald
Visitor Center parking lot. The trail leaves the parking from the
southern end.
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