Name: Let's take a HIKE! -->Gahuti Backcountry Trail & CCC Fire Tower<-- Chatsworth GA
Start: 2024-12-14T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-14T15:00:00-06:00

Hello!

Join us on this scenic 8-10 mile loop in Fort Mountain State Park, near Chatsworth GA.
Thanks to a member who told me about this park!
I'd never heard of it, and it looks AWESOME!

Hike time 9:00AM EASTERN

This trail is rated moderate for distance, rugged terrain and some elevation changes.

We'll hike the Gahuti Trail 1st with a distance of about 8-9 miles +/-, then we'll finish the day at the CCC stone tower and the West overlook. I think the tower is locked so no access, but it looks really neat just as it sits.
Info on the CCC tower [HERE](https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/fortmountain/FortMountain_FireTowerRestoration.pdf)

Other info via the www:
\*Gahuti Backcountry Trail
'8\.7 Mile Loop \| 5 Hour Moderate Hike
The Gahuti Trail travels around the edge of the park, passing just below the summits of both Cohutta and Fort mountains. Ever changing, the trail is both beautiful and challenging in all seasons, so hikers should always be aware of changing weather. The trail ends at the scenic Cool Springs Overlook with views of the Holly Creek Valley and Cohutta Mountains'
\*CCC Firetower trail and West Overlook
1 mile loop / 1 hour
'The Stone Tower Loop is hiked by traveling uphill on the West Overlook Trail and returning on the CCC Stone Tower Trail. Enjoy year-round vistas from West Overlook. Hike includes some natural rock gardens and CCC-built steps.'

Reports of black bears being active in the area FWIW.

Alltrails info on our hike [HERE](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/gahuti-backcountry-trail).

Hike will start @ 9:00AM EASTERN

\>PARKING Fee of $5\.00 per car<

Expect inclines and declines, rough, rugged, rooty, rocky and at times slimy/wet and/or slippery terrain.
We'll eat lunch on the trail, so bring food/snacks.
Bring PLENTY of water.

Trailhead address:
Fort Mountain State Park, Chattsworth GA
Old Fort Road
[Google map link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nnT2w4WfVGkPqVWG7)
\*\*Please refer to the screenshot maps in the photos also as the pins dropped in Google and MeetUp maps may not be exactly accurate\*\*
Additionally, the directions on Alltrials for this hike will get you there also.

As always I'm open to carpool if anyone wants a ride. I'll be coming from Altamont TN. Gimme a holler and we'll work it out.

This is a rain or shine event.
Leashed dogs are always welcome.
Pics used are not mine.

Thanks!!

Leave No Trace info [here](https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/)

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