Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Cowrock–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits

1.9 mi · ▲ 692 ft · 59 min

Cowrock–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Raven Cliffs Wilderness near Hood, GA. The route passes Tesnatee Gap and Cowrock before reaching Appalachian Viewpoint at the turnaround, 0.9 miles in. It climbs 692 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 47/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi3,137 – 3,842 ft · steepest grade: 23%1.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Appalachian Trail 34.72616, -83.84757
Nearest town Hood, GA

Directions

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Cowrock–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits

1.9 mi · ▲ 692 ft · 59 min

Elevation 3,136–3,841 ft

Out & Back · Raven Cliffs Wilderness

Trailhead: Appalachian Trail · 34.72616, -83.84757

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:13 AM · sunset 7:57 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Logan Turnpike, heading W.
  2. 50 ftSharp right onto Appalachian Trail, heading W.
  3. 50 ftPass Tesnatee Gap.
  4. 0.9 miReach Cowrock, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 50 ftPass Appalachian Viewpoint.
  6. 0.9 miSharp left onto Logan Turnpike, heading NW.
  7. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 7:13 AMSunset 7:57 PM

Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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