Raven Cliffs Wilderness
Tesnatee Gap–Logan Turnpike, 3 sights
7.2 mi · ▲ 2,333 ft · 3 hr 34 min
Tesnatee Gap–Logan Turnpike, 3 sights is a 7.2-mile out-and-back in Raven Cliffs Wilderness near Turners Corner, GA. The route reaches Tesnatee Gap. It climbs 2,333 ft, with sections as steep as 29% grade. It scores 37/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Tesnatee Gap–Logan Turnpike, 3 sights
7.2 mi · ▲ 2,333 ft · 3 hr 34 min
Elevation 1,936–3,778 ft
Out & Back · Raven Cliffs Wilderness
Trailhead: 34.69758, -83.84928
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:13 AM · sunset 7:57 PM
- Start on Logan Turnpike, heading N.
- 2 miPass Tesnatee Gap.
- 150 ftSharp right onto Appalachian Trail, heading E.
- 0.6 miBear right onto Whitley Gap Shelter, heading SE.
- 1 miReach Tesnatee Gap, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1 miBear left onto Appalachian Trail, heading N.
- 0.6 miSharp left onto Logan Turnpike, heading NW.
- 1.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.0 mi in (~128 min). Leave by 5:28 PM for the 7:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
More from this trailhead
- Tesnatee Gap & Logan Turnpike 4.1 mi · ▲ 1,200 ft
- Cowrock & Appalachian Viewpoint via Logan Turnpike 5.9 mi · ▲ 1,894 ft
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