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The trail begins at Deep Gap (Elev. 2243'). There is a
graveled USFS parking area on the west side of Aska road about 100 yards
south of the gap. This section of trail begins at the parking lot, and is
approximately 15 minutes from Blue Ridge, Georgia. Parking is also
available in a small area near Stanley Gap (Elev. 2317') on Rock Creek
Road and hike the trail west-east. This parking area is approximately 35
minutes from Blue Ridge, Georgia. Roads to either parking are paved and
all-weather dirt-gravel roads suitable for sedans.
Stanley Gap Trail is easier to hike when coming from
Deep Gap and going toward Stanley Gap.
Directions from Blue Ridge, Georgia:
Travel east (toward Blairsville, GA) on GA Hwy 515,
approx. 0.8 miles past intersection with GA Hwy 5. Turn Right at Windy
Ridge Rd., go 0.2 miles to dead end with Old U.S. 76. Turn left, go 0.2
miles to Aska Road on right. Continue south on Aska Read to Deep Gap (4.4
miles). This is the eastern end of the trail. To reach the western
end continue south on Aska Road to Stanley Creek
Road (3.7 miles). Turn right, and continue west 4.2 miles to parking area
100 yards below Stanley Gap. Stanley Creek Road becomes Rock Creek Road
after crossing Fannin/Gilmer County line.
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