Rocky Face Mountain - Disney Trail

This is an exploratory hike. 

About the hike:  The trail starts up with a straight ascent and the incline pretty much doesn't stop for 1.2 miles. The elevation gain is better than 800 feet, which places it about 133% of the challenge that Stone Mountain presents. There are very few switchbacks, and the ones that are placed are so short to the point of being virtually meaningless. Some kind folk placed a well needed bench at about the half way point.  The summit is about 1580 feet above sea level, not the tallest of mountains, but beautiful nonetheless.
At the top, there is a good viewing place, known as Buzzards Roost, and directly behind that is the grave and marker for the remains of Confederate George Disney. If you walk on about ¼ more, there’s a better viewing place among the rocks on the ridge. My understanding is that the trail can be followed for a few miles (rumors say all the way to the NW GA trade center).  We will go for a bit more just to check out more of the trail.
There are two interesting stories about Rocky Face that go beyond History. There is a rumor that there’s Gold in them hills , specifically Cherokee gold. Considering Georgia’s historical place in gold mining this could be believed but the stories talk about bars six feet long. It might be the Waterhouse Treasure. The second it that the region is watched by 3 foot tall elves, leprechauns, spirits or trolls.  Either way, we'll see what wonders we find!

These will be provided at the park n ride.