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This is an intense uphill climb that is quite short, ending at a Civil War Grave and Overlook.


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0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

1,565' 477 m

High

868' 265 m

Low

698' 213 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

52%

Max Grade (27°)

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The trailhead for this trail is located in a back parking lot behind the Church of the Nazarene. Pass the church and turn left up a small road to their family center. There is a gravel parking lot where the trailhead is. The trailhead is clearly marked, with the trail entering the woods and sharply turning right.

Much of the trail is clear and well defined. The climb begins as a fairly easy uphill, but toward the end there are parts that are very VERY steep, and the soil is loose. There are some rocks to climb over at the very end to get to the best viewing spot. This route overlooks RTE 75 through Rocky Face and north toward Tunnel Hill. It is easy to see why this was a contested area during the Civil War as it would give ample ability to shell armies marching through the pass.

If you choose to go all the way to the Convention Center, be aware that the trail becomes unmarked, traverses through private property and it is generally not recommended to continue past the grave of George Disney.

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Carl Keifer

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  4.6 from 8 votes

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in Rocky Face

#6824

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in Rocky Face

#111

in Georgia

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An uncommon level spot that makes a good spot to rest before tackling the climbs again (January 2017).
Jan 20, 2017 near Dalton, GA
The climb intensifies with loose and fixed medium to large rocks, slippery roots, and steep grade (January 2017).
Jan 20, 2017 near Dalton, GA
Hands are required for this scramble over the rocks at the top of the intense grades (January 2017).
Jan 20, 2017 near Dalton, GA
The beginning of the climb (January 2017).
Jan 20, 2017 near Dalton, GA

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Oct 2, 2023
Scott DeGaro
May 25, 2019
Laurie Bass
Steep uphill climb, our & back 1.4mi — 1h 10m
Nov 23, 2017
Beth Barron
beautiful trial, but there notes about incline and elevation being step and rapid after no joke! 0.9mi
Nov 22, 2017
Kelly Bomar
Nov 21, 2017
KELLY BOMAR
Sep 27, 2017
Rhonda Mulkey
Feb 17, 2017
David Fuqua
Trail is easy to lose as you get to the top. Overall it is a great little hike I did it with my 5 and 7 year olds. 1.4mi
Mar 9, 2015
Joshua Cole
Awesome trail steep and short
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