Trail Description:
This trail begins north of the Cooper Creek Recreation Area
and ends at Shope Gap on Forest Service Road 39. Hikers
enjoy diverse forest scenery from mature white pines and
hemlocks to new-growth areas, as well as scenic views crossing
streams. Caution: This trail is located in the Cooper
Creek Wildlife Management Area which is open to various
hunting seasons throughout the year.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Mill Shoals Trail
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Take GA 60 north from Dahlonega for 22
miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 33 and go 0.8
mile. Then turn left on Forest Service Road 236 and drive
about 3 miles to the Cooper Creek Scenic Area parking lot.
From parking lot, walk north along Forest Service Road
236. Continue pass Yellow Mountain Trailhead for 100
yards to Mill Shoals trailhead. At approximately 2.4 miles
the trail joins and then runs concurrent with Forest Service
Road 39 for about one mile before reaching Shope Gap.
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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