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Gahuti Trail and Fort Mountain at Fort Mountain State Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705   Hike: Gahuti Trail and Fort Mountain at Fort Mountain State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 7 2026  9:00 am >> Sat, Nov 7 2026 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 28 2026 7:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 6 2026 7:05 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kelly
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Gahuti Trail hikes Fort Mountain’s beautiful backcountry. We will be adding the hike up to the Fire Tower and the West Overlook. This a beautiful trail to enjoy the fall colors. 

The start for this hike is at the parking lot near the lake. This is because I will be posting a paddle on the lake for after the hike. There is a restroom at the lake. From the lake trail we will connect to the Gahuti trail and will go in a counterclock wise direction enjoying several overlooks. We will take another trail to go to the firetown and then stop at the West Overlook for lunch. After lunch we will join back on to the Gahuti trail and return back to the lake. 

This trail is technical with lots of ups and downs. The elevation gain in total is around 2000 ft. We will go at a moderate 2.2 - 2.5 mph pace depending on the speed of the group. You should be able to maintain a 2.2 mile pace if you plan to join the fun!


Required Items to Bring:

sturdy hiking shoes/boots

fluids

lunch/snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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GA Park Pass or $10.00 for park pass

sun screen/bug spray

hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The Gahuti Trail is in Fort Mountain State Park

We will meet at the Lake Trail and join up with the Gahuti Trail. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XW1Jwyp9ggDuK5DX8

 

 


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Registration for this event opens at 9/28/2026 7:10:00 PM