Duncan Ridge trail from Wolf Pen Gap to Buck Knob & back

I have not hiked the Duncan Ridge before so this is Going to be an adventure and we will stay together as a group.

We will start from Wolf Pen Gap on the Duncan Ridge Trail and hike up to the top of Coosa Bald (4,270). From there we will go down to White Oak Stomp (3,460 ft) and pass Buckeye Knob (3,820 ft) then go down to Buckeye Gap (3,280 ft) and Byrant Gap (3,250 ft) and finally hike up to Buck Knob (3460 ft). If we have enough time we may keep up hiking toward Mulky Gap (2802 ft). We plan to hike until 12:00 PM, then have lunch and turn back the way we came.

The Duncan Ridge Trail is less traveled than the familiar Appalachian Trail and other north Georgia well-blazed paths. Expect very steep ups and very steep downs, all day long. We will have approximately 3,200 feet of elevation gain

Bring enough food, water and layers for a long day hike.

Thanks to Lisa and Wynn for part of the itinerary.

If you have not recently completed a D5 with the AOC, then I will contact you to confirm this event is appropriate for your current level.

Take GA 400 North to its end then at Traffic Light turn left on US 19 toward Dahlonega Take the US 19 Bypass right at the bottom of the hill coming into Dahlonega.

Continue on US 19 for 8 miles, turn left to GA Hwy 60N, after 7.3 miles turn right to Wolf Pen Gap Rd, go 7.8 miles to Wolf Pen Gap.

 Coordinates: 34.76387,-83.95253