Georgia · Hiking

Lake Chatuge

1.8 mi
loop
22 ft
climb
1,955 ft
high point
Loop
route

Lake Chatuge is an easy hike of about 1.8 miles in the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia. The trail rises about 22 feet from a low point of 1,923 feet to a high of 1,955 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.48 miles in, where the grade reaches 13 percent. The surface is natural, and the route is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hayesville, North Carolina, run to highs around 69°F in April and 70°F in October, while July and August average highs near 84°F. Bikes are allowed on the trail. The closest neighbor is Chatuge Lake, a fishing spot about 2 miles away. Within roughly 3 miles you'll also find the Miller Trek and the Saba Beach and Yotee's Run hikes.

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