AT: Unicoi Gap to Tray Mountain

Join me as I continue my hike on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail!

We’ll start our hike at Unicoi Gap around around 8am headed NOBO on the Appalachian Trail towards Tray Mountain. We’ll hike approximately  5.7 miles (Ascent 2,760’; Descent 1,440’)  to Tray Mountain Shelter. During our hike to Tray Mountain, we’ll reach the summit of Rocky Mountain where we will be rewarded with views to the south (possibly including the ATL skyline on a clear day).  Next, we will make the long descent to Indian Grave Gap and then begin the long ascent to Tray Mountain with another great view along the way.  The summit of Tray mountain will provide views to the north and south. Tray Mountain is the 5th highest peak in GA and the 2nd highest on the Georgia AT. We will stop to take in the views before continuing on the AT to the Tray Mountain shelter where we will eat our lunch.  After that, we will turn around and head back to where we started at Unicoi Gap (5.7 miles, Ascent 1,440’, Descent 2,760).

Credit to Gary Hubert for the write up!

Google Maps: "Unicoi Gap"

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North on GA 400 from Atlanta. When GA 400 ends at Chevron station. continue on GA 115. Go 4.8 miles where GA 115 meets GA 52. Turn right. Continue on GA 115 until Cleveland GA. At traffic circle in Cleveland go north on US 129.

Continue past GA 75 to Alt GA 75. Take a right on Alt GA 75. Continue until Alt 75 ends at GA 75. Take left away from Helen. Continue on GA 75 until signs you see signs for AT parking lot on right side of highway.