This is a rather steep, challenging hike that follows Mountaintown Creek up to the top of the ridge, crossing it multiple times along the way. Be prepared to get your feet wet!
The creek and trail go through a beautiful area of the forest that is extremely lush and green. The many waterfalls next to the trail are gorgeous and definitely picture-worthy!
From Atlanta, follow Interstate 75 North to I-575 north. Stay on I-575; it will change to Georgia Highway 515. Continue on GA 515 to East Ellijay. At the traffic light next to the Hardee's, turn left and go across the bridge. At the next light turn left and drive to the square. Go across the square and turn right, following Georgia Hwy 52 west. After 5 miles, look for a sign on your right for Mt. Zion Church then turn right onto a paved road near the bottom of the hill just before the turn. There is a small brown Forest Service sign on the left. Go about 5 miles, passing the entrance to Bear Creek Trail on your right, to Holly Creek Gap Road, Forest Roan 90, which enters from the right at the end of the pavement. Turn right and travel about 1.7 miles to Potato Patch Road, FR 68. Turm right and go to the top of the mountain, about 3.3 miles, to the junction with Three Forks Road, FR 64. Turn right and follow the ridge about 7.1 miles to the trailhead on your right.
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