Georgia · Hiking

Miller Trek

Miller TrekPhoto: Clevergrrl, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
9.1 mi
loop
1,070 ft
climb
3,284 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Miller Trek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Miller Trek, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Miller Trek is a hard hike of about 9 miles in the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in north Georgia, on land managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route also passes through Brasstown Valley Resort, and the trail surface is natural, with no horses or bikes allowed. The climb starts at about 2,245 feet and reaches a high point of 3,284 feet, with a total gain of 1,070 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 23%. The trail also drops about 1,700 feet over the course of the hike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hayesville, North Carolina, run to highs around 75°F in May and 79°F in September, though that station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Chatuge Lake is about 2.5 miles away, and the Wagon Train and Lake Chatuge hikes are each within 3 miles. Jackrabbit Mountain Campground, about 5 miles off, offers a place to stay.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Miller Trek

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 24°

    2. Feb

      54° / 27°

    3. Mar

      60° / 33°

    4. Apr

      69° / 40°

    5. May

      75° / 51°

    6. Jun

      81° / 59°

    7. Jul

      84° / 62°

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

    9. Sep

      79° / 55°

    10. Oct

      70° / 43°

    11. Nov

      60° / 32°

    12. Dec

      52° / 28°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hayesville 1 Ne, NC, 7 mi away at 1,792 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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Route details

Distance
9.1 mi
Climbing
About 1,070 ft
Summit
3,327 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 4 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Miller Trek on Rocky Knob?

About 9.1 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Miller Trek?

About 1,070 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Miller Trek?

It is rated hard.

How long does the Miller Trek take?

About 4 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Miller Trek?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Rocky Knob

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.