GAHUTI BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL @ Fort Mountain SP

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GAHUTI BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL @ Fort Mountain SP

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Fort Mountain State Park

Hike: GAHUTI BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL @ Fort Mountain SP

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 25 2026 8:00 am >> Sun, Jan 25 2026 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Dec 11 2025 7:07 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 24 2026 7:07 am

Event Duration:

4 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

11.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

IMPORTANT: You must have recent D4+ (or equivalent) experience to attempt this strenuous hike with 2500+ foot elevation gain. Also, you must be able to maintain a pace of 20 - 24 min/mile = 2.5 - 3 mph. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

That said, Alltrails describes this as a "...serene trail in Fort Mountain State Park, located to the west of Cohutta Wilderness. The trail winds around the peak of Fort Mountain and provides access to various trail connections within the park. The lush green ferns and trees create a beautiful environment for hiking, while the rocky terrain adds some excitement. At the highest point of the mountain stands an impressive 855-foot rock wall."

I say we go hike this trail and verify whether those people at Alltrails know what they're talking about! I suspect they do...

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water (2 to 3 litres), and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Headlamp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

Hat & sunglasses

Raingear or poncho (just in case)

Snack/Lunch

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

Notes:

Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!
Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.
Please note: The trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and fail to attend the event, especially when the event has an active waitlist.
If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.
I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however, Fort Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle. If you have the annual Georgia State Park parking pass, you're in for free!

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If the site will not cooperate, TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5.

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.

Waiting List

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