Winding Stair Gap Road

4.3/5 (14 reviews)
About halfway between Suches and Dahlonega lies Winding Stair Gap Road. This trail is the western part of a popular off-road driving loop through the Blue Ridge district of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Connecting Winding Stair Gap, a five-way intersection of trails, to the southern entrance of...Read More
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Highlights of Winding Stair Gap Road

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
3187 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
77
Nearest Town
Dahlonega
Nearest Services
Dahlonega
Management Agency
Chattahoochee National Forest
District
Blue Ridge District

Overview

About halfway between Suches and Dahlonega lies Winding Stair Gap Road. This trail is the western part of a popular off-road driving loop through the Blue Ridge district of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Connecting Winding Stair Gap, a five-way intersection of trails, to the southern entrance of the forest - Winding Stair Gap Road follows the ridge overlooking Penitentiary Cove to the east and Jones Creek to the west. So if you're looking for a shortcut through the mountains or just out for a scenic drive through the forest, check out Winding Stair Gap Road.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
1 Video
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