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Brawley
Mountain Loop Trail
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Length: 6.1 miles
Rating: Moderate
The trail passes through a Southern Appalachian forest showing plant
and animal habitat typical of this area.
This trail accesses the Brawley Mountain Fire tower. This tower is no
longer manned as its function has been replaced by fire detection
airplanes during the spring and fall fire seasons. It also serves as a
communications platform for various antennas needed in this region, such
as TVA. The road forming the loop passes an old quarry which once provided
rock for much of the local road needs. This trail is recommended any time
of year. It is especially attractive in autumn. The trail immediately
begins to ascend Tipton Mountain. After reaching the ridge the trail
follows ridge before descending to an unnamed gap.
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| The trail leaves this
gap, skirts Bald Top and descends into Ledford Gap. The road encountered
here is the same one that will be used for the return walk to the parking
area. The trail ascends from Ledford Gap and climbs the east side of
Brawley Mountain to the fire tower. At the fire tower USFS 45 goes north
and downhill for the three mile return walk to the parking area. |
Directions:
From Blue Ridge, GA travel south to junction with GA Highway 60 at
Lakewood, GA. Follow GA Highway 60 south to Morganton, GA. Continue south
on GA 60 to Wilscot Gap. Wilscot Gap is 14 miles south of Blue Ridge, GA.
Parking is off road at gap. Please do not block the gate on USFS Road 45
on south side.
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