Smithgall Woods State Park

18–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints

2.8 mi · ▲ 33 ft · 57 min

18–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints is a 2.8-mile out-and-back in Smithgall Woods State Park near Robertstown, GA. The route passes Covered Bridge before reaching 18 at the turnaround, 1.4 miles in. It is mostly level, with 33 ft of elevation gain. It scores 63/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,424 – 1,480 ft3.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Fishing Access 34.68649, -83.75455
Nearest town Robertstown, GA

Directions

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18–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints

2.8 mi · ▲ 33 ft · 57 min

Elevation 1,424–1,481 ft

Out & Back · Smithgall Woods State Park

Trailhead: Fishing Access · 34.68649, -83.75455

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:12 AM · sunset 7:56 PM

  1. Start on Fishing Access, heading SE.
  2. 0.3 miBear right onto Tsalaki Trail, heading SE.
  3. 250 ftBear left onto Wetlands Loop, heading E.
  4. 0.4 miPass Covered Bridge.
  5. 150 ftContinue straight onto Tsalaki Trail, heading S.
  6. 0.7 miTurn left onto Martin's Mine Trail, heading SE.
  7. 150 ftReach 18, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 150 ftTurn right onto Tsalaki Trail, heading NE.
  9. 1.1 miBear left onto Fishing Access, heading W.
  10. 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail surface

48% gravel5% paved3% boardwalk44% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 7:56 PM

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