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.
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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
- Start on Logan Turnpike, heading W.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Appalachian Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Tesnatee Gap.
- 0.9 miReach Cowrock, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftPass Appalachian Viewpoint.
- 0.9 miSharp left onto Logan Turnpike, heading NW.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Appalachian Trail Trailhead
- Tesnatee Gap & Whitley Gap Shelter via Appalachian Trail 3.1 mi · ▲ 1,099 ft
- Blood Mountain–Cowrock, 8 summits 15 mi · ▲ 4,268 ft
- Tesnatee Gap–Low Gap, 4 saddles 15.6 mi · ▲ 3,466 ft
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