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Dockery Lake Trail

Length: 3 miles   Rating: Moderate

This trail enters the Blood Mountain Wilderness and provides magnificent scenic views of nearby mountain ridges and peaks.

This trail provides access to the Appalachian Trail. The trail winds north for 3 miles over an old logging road and terminates at miller Gap. About 1 mile north of Dockery Lake, the trail enters the Blood Mountain Wilderness. Blazes will be less frequent in this section. The footpath parallels a portion of Pigeon Roost Creek and provides scenic views of nearby mountain ridges and peaks. Caution: This trail is located in the Chestatee Wildlife Management Area which is open to various hunting seasons throughout the year.

Directions:

Take U.S. 19 north from Dahlonega for 8.2 miles to the intersection of GA 60 at Stonepile Gap. Follow GA 60 for 3.6 miles and turn right on Forest Service Road 654 opposite the Dockery Lake Recreational Area sign. Travel 1 mile to the picnic area. The trail begins at the parking lot.

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