Arkaquah Trail - Double Trouble

As one of Georgia’s most difficult day hikes, we have decided to make it even more difficult.

Contrary to your initial assumption, the title “Double Trouble” does not refer to your trip leaders.

The hike is a combination that includes the Arkaquah Trail and the paved summit trail to the observation deck at the top of Brasstown Bald, which we will do twice, hence the Double Trouble.

That said, we’ll have a great time and let in the dreamlike views. We will enjoy the trip and won’t rush to the end.

The trail quickly ascends to Buzzard Roost Ridge over the first 1.6 miles, gaining 1370 feet in elevation.

We’ll catch some views from near the summit of Chimneytop Mountain before reaching the Brasstown Bald parking lot at 5.3 miles. This is where the Arkaquah Trail ends.

Then we’ll follow the paved path to the Summit Trail as it ascends over 400 feet in just over half a mile. We will hike this short and steep paved part TWICE to accumulate a total elevation gain of +4000ft.

You must have multiple D5 level hikes with the club to join this one, preferably within the 4 weeks preceding the hike.

Directions from Windward to Trailhead:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/h4wW1ZtQ2mNSdTgz5

We’ll park at the small parking lot at Track Rock Gap and walk up the road for about 100 feet to reach the trailhead.