Pine Log Creek - In Search of the Frog

Let’s hike Pine Log Creek and look for that elusive frog.  For those who have not been to Pine Log Creek near Rydal, GA you are in for a treat.  The trail has several climbs, a few creek crossings and beautiful views of the gorges formed by the aforementioned creeks.  Our hike will cover both the East and West loops and also visit the old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) rock quarry. This is the best time of the year Pine Log Creek when the leaves are down and you can really see (and appreciate) the terrain there.  We will hike approximately 4.5 miles and climb about 750 feet of gain before returning to our cars.

We will be carpooling from the Busbee Park and Ride off the I-75 Chastain Road exit at 9:30 am.  Or if you prefer, you can meet us at the Pine Log Creek trailhead at 10:15am. The hike itself will be approximately 2 hours and conclude around 12:30pm.  

Carpool Location Directions at BUSBEE DRIVE PARK & RIDE off I-75 near Kennesaw State University:

• Take I-75 North to Exit #271  Chastain Road

• Turn Right onto Chastain Road, and then take an immediate Right onto Busbee Drive at the next traffic light

• The Busbee Park and Ride is just 0.3 miles down Busbee Drive and will be on your right.

• GPS and MAPS.Google.com USERS:    34.0293, -84.5712

• Approximate Street Address is 3321 Busbee Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

• Here is a link to take you to the map of the Busbee carpool location.  Busbee Park and Ride

Directions to Pine Log Creek Trailhead

• Take I-75 North to Exit # 293 US 411 North

• At end of ramp, turn Right onto US 411 North

• Take US 411 North for 7.6 miles to intersection with GA 140

• Turn Right onto GA 140 and travel 3.2 miles

• The driveway to the Pine Log Creek trailhead will be on your left. (As you get near the driveway, slow down as it is VERY easy to drive past it.  You should be able to see the small gravel parking lot about 100 yards off of the highway.