Trail Description:
This trail provides access to the Appalachian Trail. The
trail winds north for 3 miles over an old logging road and
terminates at Miller Gap. About one mile north of Dockery
Lake, the trail enters the Blood Mountain Wilderness.
Blazes will be less frequent in this section. The footpath
parallels a portion of Pigeon Roost Creek and provides scenic
views of nearby mountain ridges and peaks. Caution:
This trail is located in the Chestatee Wildlife Management
Area which is open to various hunting seasons throughout
the year.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Dockery Lake Trail
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Take U.S. 19 north from Dahlonega for 8.2
miles to the intersection of GA 60 at Stonepile Gap. Follow
GA 60 for 3.6 miles and turn right on Forest Service
Road 654 opposite the Dockery Lake Recreation Area sign.
Travel l mile to the picnic area. The trail begins at the
parking lot.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Local Office: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Address:
1881 Highway 515
, PO Box 9
Blairsville, GA, 30512
706-745-6928
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