Tray Mountain Wilderness

Tray Mountain Wilderness is a 10,343-acre federally protected wilderness area in Georgia managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking through primitive terrain where no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors come here to experience genuine solitude and untracked backcountry in a non-motorized setting.

Access is foot-traffic only, and all visitors must follow Leave No Trace principles. This is working wilderness—no developed facilities, no marked amenities, no shortcuts. You'll need proper preparation, navigation skills, and self-sufficiency. Spring through fall offer the most reliable visiting window, though weather and seasonal conditions vary significantly. Winter travel is possible but requires experience with cold-weather backcountry conditions.