Penitentiary Branch Trail
Trail that crosses and follows Penitentiary Branch
Description:
Penitentiary Trail is an interior trail whose upper junction is best reached by hiking 2.3 miles on Hemp Top Trail. From here, the trail winds through the forest until it reaches Penitentiary Branch, which it promptly crosses, then follows downstream through a cove forest. The trail ends when it reaches Jacks River Trail. From this point it is 2 miles downstream to Jacks River Falls and 7.2 miles upstream to Dally Gap.
Directions: (See map below)
State: Georgia
County: Fannin
Length: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: 4
Trail viewed 1248 times
| Miles | Trail Name | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemp Top Trail | Scenic trail along hills and ridges |
| 1 | Jacks River Trail | Follows Jacks River |
| 2 | Sugar Cove Trail | An internal trail through a beautiful cove |
| 2 | Hickory Ridge Trail | A trail through Cohutta Wilderness |
| 2 | Panther Creek Trail (Cohutta Wilderness) | Internal trail to the headwaters of Panther Creek |
| 3 | Rough Ridge Trail | Hike along the crest of Rough Ridge |
