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Mill Shoals Trail

Length: 3.4 miles
Rating: Easy/Moderate

Hikers enjoy diverse forest scenery from mature white pines and hemlocks to new-growth areas, as well as scenic views crossing streams.

This trail begins north of the Cooper Creek Recreational Area and ends at Shope Gap on Forest Service Road 39. Hikers enjoy diverse forest scenery from mature white pines and hemlocks to new-growth areas, as well as scenic views crossing streams. Caution: This trail is located in the Cooper Creek Wildlife Management Area which is open to various hunting seasons throughout the year.

Directions:

Take GA 60 north from Dahlonega for 22 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 33 and go 0.8 mile. Then turn left on Forest Service Road 236 and drive about 3 miles to the Cooper Creek Scenic Area parking lot. From parking lot, walk north along Forest Service Road 236. Continue past Yellow Mountain Trailhead for 100 yards to Mill Shoals trailhead. At approximately 2.4 miles the trail joins and then runs concurrent with Forest Service Road 39 for about one mile before reaching Shope Gap.

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