Trail descends along a ridge from Brasstown Bald parking lot to Track Rock Gap. There are ups and downs, some steep along the way. The final mile has several switchbacks. Open ridge tops provide excellent views. This trail is within the Brasstown Wildern
OSM map layer · LineString
34.88, -83.85 · rel 14619333
34.88, -83.85 · rel 14619333
Arkaquah Trail
8,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Georgia · 34.88°N ·
83.85°W
8,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
3× summit
Track Rock Gap Petroglyph Site
ruins ·
71 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Bluff Mountain
summit ·
113 m off route
5,0 km
58%
Chimneytop Mountain
summit ·
208 m off route
6,3 km
74%
Brasstown Bald
summit ·
434 m off route
8,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Arkaquah Trail is 8.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Arkaquah Trail takes approximately 2h 8min to complete.
No, Arkaquah Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Arkaquah Trail starts near coordinates 34.8823, -83.8777.
Arkaquah Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Arkaquah Trail is maintained and managed by Blue Ridge Ranger District.