Smithgall Woods State Park
Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge, 4 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 546 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge, 4 sights is a 4.1-mile out-and-back in Smithgall Woods State Park near Robertstown, GA. The route passes Covered Bridge before reaching Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2 miles in. It climbs 546 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge, 4 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 546 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Elevation 1,452–1,659 ft
Out & Back · Smithgall Woods State Park
Trailhead: Ash Creek Trail · 34.68690, -83.75890
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:12 AM · sunset 7:56 PM
- Start on Ash Creek Trail, heading S.
- 1.7 miPass Covered Bridge.
- 150 ftSharp left onto Tsalaki Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading S.
- 350 ftReach Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 350 ftTurn right onto Wetlands Loop, heading NW.
- 0.3 miSharp right onto Ash Creek Trail, heading S.
- 1.6 miArrive 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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More from Ash Creek Trail Trailhead
- Ash Creek Trail & Otail Road 4.3 mi · ▲ 514 ft
- 18–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints 4.7 mi · ▲ 577 ft
- 18–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints 5.8 mi · ▲ 682 ft
- Covered Bridge–Ash Creek Trail, 3 sights 7.1 mi · ▲ 808 ft
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