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ELEPHANT ROCK

PINE MOUNTAIN (TOWN)>>>>>>

ATLANTA -FOLLOW US 27 N TO I-185 ^

Mountain C

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(blazed in RED

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POOL TRAIL(WHITE BLAZE) 1.8 MILES>>>

TRADING >

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COUNTRY STORE

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TRAIL STARTS HERE

<<<< OVERLOOK LOOP 3.4 miles

GEORGIA

HIGHWAY 190

<<BUZZARD ROOST

Longleaf Loop

INDIAN MTN

FOX DEN COVE

<FOX DEN COVE PARKING LO

BOOT TOP TRAIL PARKING AREA>

NO NAME PARKING LOT>

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GRINDSTONE GAP CAMPSITEWHISKEY STILL CAMPSITE

BETHEL CREEK CAMPSITE

DELANO TRAIL

LIBERTY BELLSWIMMING POOL

White blazes (on the trees) mark the loop trails.

On this map the loops are marked in blue dashes.

CHESTNUT OAK

TRAIL 2.1 MILES >>>

BEECH BOTTOM CAMPSITE

JENKINS SPRINGSCAMPSITE

BIG KNOT CAMPSITE

TURTLE HOLLOW CAMPSITE

SPARKS CREEK CAMPSITE

BIG OAK SPRINGSCAMPSITE

DOWDELL KNOB PMT TRAILHEAD SHELTER AND BENCHMARK-BMPARKING LOT AND PICNIC AREA

BROWN DOGCAMPSITE

MILE 13

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MILE 2

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1MILE

ROCKY POINT

Rocky Point Parking Lot

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BUMBLEBEE RIDGE CAMPSITE

19MILE

20MILE

21MILE

22MILE

SLIPPERY ROCK FALLS

<<<<BEAVER PONDS

The WolfdenLoop

OLD SAWMILL CAMPSITE

CASCADE FALLS

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END OF TRAIL!

WJSP TV TOWER, PARKING LOT

AND PICNIC AREA

PINE MOUNTAIN TRAILJUST FOR KIDS MAP©

6th Revision June 2015Printed by Communicorp, Inc.

Pine Mountain Trail AssociationP.O. Box 5

Columbus, Georgia 31902

Have a computer with “on-line” service?Check out the Web site for the

Pine Mountain Trail:www.pinemountaintrail.org

U.S. HIGHWAY

TO PINE MOUNTAIN NORTH

NOTE: Place to buy

ice cream

and stuff.

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SAWTOOTH TRAIL 2.7 MILES>>>

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BROKEN TREE CAMPSITE

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CALLAWAY GARDENS>>>>>>

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LAKE DELANO ROAD

<<< EXIT 34

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<BUZZARDS ROOST

PARKING AREA

GEORGIA HIGHWAY 190BEAVER POND TRAIL 1.7

MILES >>>

WHITE CANDLE TRAIL 2.4 MILES >>>

ODIE OVERLOOKEast End Loop 3.4 miles,

(White Candle and

Beaver Pond Trail)

<MOLLYHUGGER HILL

PARKING LOT

PLANE CRASH MEMORIAL ROCK

“FERNEY” THE BIG PINE TREE

WEST-WHERE SUN SETS EAST-WHERE SUN COMES UP

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PINE MOUNTAIN TRAILBLUE BLAZES MARK THE PINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL

LOOP TRAILSTHERE ARE SEVEN LOOPS (START AT ONE PLACE AND COME BACK TO THE SAME

PLACE WHEN YOU FINISH)Overlook Loop 3.4 miles good hikeMountain Creek Nature Trail 3.2 miles easy hike, almost no hillsLongleaf Loop 6.9 miles try part wayBig Poplar Loop 7.8 miles try part wayDowdell Knob Loop 4.3 miles lots of neat stuffWolfden Loop 6.7 miles try to make it to the waterfalls (2 miles)East End Loop 3.4 miles easy hike

Backcountry Camping SitesThere are 16 campsites, but some are easier to get to for kids

(not too long of a hike)

Little Bridges Campsite (15 minutes in, 30 minutes out)Broken Tree Creek Campsite (takes about half an hour in and out)Big Oak Springs (1 mile or about 30 minutes)Brown Dog Campsite (enter from Dowdell Knob and it’s about 30 minutes)Sassafras Hill Campsite (easy 15 minute walk , but caution: no water nearby.)

Paved RoadsShows where adults can find a self-pay Parking Pass BoxPine Mountain Trail (blazed blue)Loop & connector trails (blazed white)Mountain Creek Trail (blazed red)Some places you see water or cross itMiles from the start of the trail. They are thin brown signs with a number.

W2

Note: All parking lots/areas are off-road and paved except “No Name”. You must have a daily or annual parking pass to park anywhere within the park.

Rules of the TrailStay on the trail at all times. Don’t run ahead of adults (stay within sight of

them). Not only can you get lost, going off the trail can damage fragile plant life like

moss and cutting across switch backs creates a pattern of erosion. No cut-

ting on or breaking off limbs/trees. Don’t move rocks along the trail or streams.

Take out all trash. If you have “to go”, do so off the trail and cover toilet paper with leaves/dirt. Have a dog: keep it on a leash.

40th Anniversary Edition1975-2015

PINEMOUNTAIN

TRAIL

Follow The Blue Blaze

PINE MOUNTAIN TRAILJUST FOR KIDS MAP

CHECK LIST (STUFF YOU MAY WANT TO BRING ON A HIKE)

__MAP (USE THIS TO HELP ADULTS FIND THE WAY)

__ WATER (TWO SMALL BOTTLES) AND MAYBE SOME JUICE (IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO DRINK SOME WATER BEFORE YOU START HIKING)

__ SNACKS (BANANAS, APPLES AND MAYBE A SANDWICH)

__ TRASH BAG (REMIND ADULTS TO KEEP THE TRAIL CLEAN, LEAVE NO TRASH)

__ TOILET PAPER AND WIPES (SORRY, NO BATHROOMS ON THE TRAIL)

__ WHISTLE (IF LOST: BLOW THREE TIMES, STAY PUT, SIT BY A TREE)

__ FLASHLIGHT (A SMALL ONE IN CASE IT GETS DARK)

__ FIRST AID KIT (SMALL ONE OR AT LEAST A COUPLE BAND-AIDS)

__ CAMERA: THERE IS LOTS OF NEAT STUFF TO TAKE PHOTOS OF.

__ SMALL 1DAYPACK (REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TO CARRY ALL THIS STUFF)

__ PENCIL (TO CHECK OFF THE ANIMALS AND SUCH YOU SEE)

ANIMALS, BIRDS AND SUCH TO LOOK FOR ON THE TRAIL AND HIGHWAY (PLACE A

CHECK BY THE CRITTERS YOU SEE)__DEER (DOE) __OWL __DEER (BUCK) __BATS __FOX __TURKEYS __SQUIRREL __CHIPMUNKS __RACCOON __POSSUM __TURTLE __SNAKE __SALAMANDER __BUTTERFLY __BUZZARD __CROWS __ROBIN __BROWN LIZARD __COYOTE

Caution: If ANY animal comes toward you, especially a raccoon, get away from it because he may be sick.

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Pine Mountain Trail/FAQThe Trail is open for hiking most all year round during day-

light hours only. There is no charge to just hike on trails, only a charge for backcountry permits. To park anywhere in FDR State Park anytime, adult driver must purchase a daily park pass or have an annual pass displayed. Self-Pay parking pass boxes noted on this map with SPB.

Minors (children under 18) are to be within sight or voice contact with adults at all times. So kids, no hiking out of sight ahead of your family.

There are no trash cans along the trails, so do the right thing and take out all trash/empty water bottles with you and dis-pose of at home.

LOST/TURNED AROUND OR HURT? Sit still and let help come to you or have an adult call the FDR State Park rangers 24/7 at 706-663-4256 (voice number). They also have a Google Voice number 706-801-5006. Leave a short voice message and it transmit/sends the message via text to the ranger on duty (or just text to that number.) Due to limited cell service in FDR State Park you can often get/send a text message when voice calls do not go through. If you still cannot get a message through only then call 911.

For map or general information (non-emergency) questions call the FDR park office. (Mon-Thur. 8-5, Friday 8-8, Sat & Sun 8-6 EST) 706-663-4858

BEFORE GOING HIKING: Study this map, especially the legend. Ask questions about trail sections before heading out. Some horse trails cross the hiking trails and are marked with RED signs. Horse trails are not marked/shown on this map.

Adults should plan hikes with enough daylight to complete hike. Carry this map, water, snacks, small first aid kit and flashlight. Adults should carry a cell phone and other basic hiking needs on all hikes. Good idea to tell someone at the park office your hike plans, including trailhead you are leaving from and vehicle description and tag number.

BACKPACKING along the PMT is by permit only in named designated campsites. Permits must be obtained at the park office prior to hitting the trail. Campfires (when and where allowed) are to be only in designated fire rings,

using dead wood found on the ground. “Drown” fires before leaving camp. No cutting/sawing of standing trees of any size dead or living for any purpose. Axes, large knives and machetes are not permitted along the trails. Leave no trace where you camp (including fluffing up leaves were tents are set up). All water in streams on Trail must be treat-ed, filtered or boiled.

DOGS: are allowed in the park/along trails but must be kept on 6’ max. length leash at all times. No reel leash. If you come to another hiker, stop with your dog off the side of the trail and let others pass. If your dog “needs to go” lead it off

the trail. Bring water and snacks on your hike for your dog.

The Pine Mountain Trail was built and is maintained by volunteers working with the Pine Mountain Trail Association. For information about the PMTA or more about the trail go to www.pinemountaintrail.org

40th Anniversary Edition1975-2015