Chimney Rock Trail - Tate City - GA

This week's hike was on the Chimney Rock Trail in NC from the dead end of the Tate City Road up to Case Knife Gap near Big Scaly Mt

Trail information

A beautiful hike beginning on the upper end of the Tallulah River and climbing up and up to Case Knife Gap. Then another half-mile climb up to Big Scaly Mt. if you choose to do it. A very lush green hike with lots of late summer wildflowers and fungi. A strenuous hike due to elevation change. Total hiking distance today - 6.5 miles with a very large elevation gain

Directions

Take Highway 76 West out of Clayton, GA for 8 miles and turn right onto Persimmon Rd. Continue 4 miles and turn left onto Tallulah River Rd. Continue for around 5 miles through Tate City and continue past the NC line for another mile or so until the road comes to a dead end. Park here for the trail-head. Another great day for a hike! Mostly sunny and mild. Temperatures from the upper-60's to upper 70's

Conditions

Temperatures from the upper-60's to upper 70's.