October 1, 2020
Jack's Knob Trail from Jack's Gap to Chattahoochee River Headwaters
Distance
5.2 mi
Climbing
1,447 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out & Back
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We had good weather, the trail was in good shape and not too difficult with a few but, not too lengthy slopes to climb. Not a lot of wildflowers, but enough to make it interesting. The headwaters of the Chattahoochee River was not really impressive, but hey, it's got to start somewhere. One would be foolish not to take the short trail down to this site just to say you been at the headwaters of a famous southern river that goes all the way to the Gulf Coast.
The route
5.2 mi · 1,447 ft climbing · 3h 30m out, 3h 18m walking · 1.6 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (17)
Jacks Knob Trail Sign at Jack's Gap Near parking area Vic, Renee, Jenny, Ray & Mike Calico Aster ? (Aster laterifloras) Fungus on a tree Trail signs at intersection of Jack's Knob Trail and Appalachian Trail Interesting fungus Trail down to headwaters Foxglove, Purple False (Agalinis purpurea) Blue Wood Aster (Aster cordifolius) Lobelia, Spiked (Lobelia spicata) White Gentian (Gentiana alba) Purple mushroom Beautiful straight, tall tree next to headwaters The headwaters of the Chattahoochee River . . . really! Typical trail conditions White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum)