Ball Field Dispersed Camping Area
Dispersed camping
8.0 mi loop · 2,120 ft gain · 2,732 ft high point · Hard
From Cool Springs Overlook and Gahuti Trailhead parking
GA · OpenStreetMap contributors
This loop at Fort Mountain State Park starts at Cool Springs Overlook and Gahuti Trailhead parking, reaching multiple viewpoints.
2,120 ft of gain around the loop.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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