Mountaintown Creek

Closest Major City: Ellijay

Distance: 19.00 miles (30.57 KM)

Description:
This is one of the most remote rides in north Ga. You'll climb to the ridge line bordering the Cohutta Wilderness before dropping down into the Mtn. town Creek Gorge with its many cascades and waterfalls. Its then a short ride through the valley before the long climb back to the trailhead.

Directions to the trail:
From milepost 8 on Ga 52 west of Ellijay, take County road #65 north for 5.4 miles. Continue onto FS 90 for another 1.7 miles, turn right onto FS 68 and go 2 miles to the trailhead parking area.