Smithgall Woods State Park
Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge Loop, 4 sights
5.4 mi · ▲ 892 ft · 2 hr 15 min
Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge Loop, 4 sights is a 5.4-mile loop in Smithgall Woods State Park near Helen, GA. The route passes Covered Bridge and Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint. It climbs 892 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 44/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi1,421 – 2,051 ft · steepest grade: 19%5.5 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Ash Creek Trail 34.68346, -83.75060
Nearest town Helen, GA
Directions
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Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint–Covered Bridge Loop, 4 sights
5.4 mi · ▲ 892 ft · 2 hr 15 min
Elevation 1,421–2,050 ft
Loop · Smithgall Woods State Park
Trailhead: Ash Creek Trail · 34.68346, -83.75060
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:12 AM · sunset 7:56 PM
Toilets at the trailhead
- Start on Ash Creek Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Tsalaki Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Covered Bridge.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading S.
- 350 ftReach Wetland Observation Deck Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 350 ftTurn left onto Wetlands Loop, heading W.
- 300 ftSharp right onto Shackletford Road, heading NE.
- 3.9 miTurn right onto Tsalaki Trail, heading NW.
- 0.8 miBear left onto Ash Creek Trail, heading N.
- 300 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
18% gravel1% boardwalk81% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 7:12 AMSunset 7:56 PM
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
More from Ash Creek Trail Trailhead
- Otail Road via Otali Road 3.2 mi · ▲ 257 ft
- waterfall–Covered Bridge, 3 viewpoints 3.7 mi · ▲ 350 ft
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