AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Pinhoti Trail

12.7 mi · ▲ 2,079 ft · 5 hr 16 min

Pinhoti Trail is a 12.7-mile out-and-back near Pleasant Hill, GA. It climbs 2,079 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 55/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,483 – 2,884 ft · steepest grade: 20%12.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Pinhoti Trail 34.78180, -84.63411
Nearest town Pleasant Hill, GA
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Pinhoti Trail

12.7 mi · ▲ 2,079 ft · 5 hr 16 min

Elevation 1,482–2,884 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Pinhoti Trail · 34.78180, -84.63411

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:16 AM · sunset 8:00 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Pinhoti Trail, heading SW.
  2. 6.4 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 6.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/pinhoti-trail-out-back-20-km-0def

Weather

Sunrise 7:16 AMSunset 8:00 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.6 mi in (~54 min). Leave by 6:46 PM for the 8:00 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route

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