Tuesday, June 28, 2005
On June 24, 2005 the trail was in fairly good shape with little downed material and a fairly good pathway. It could use some maintenance to clear away encroaching brush, but is not difficult to traverse. I walked it at a brisk pace and rarely had to slow down. It just needs some tender loving care. The stream crossings are easy and rocky, with water only a few inches deep.
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
I hiked in on 05/11/02 at 17:00 with a full pack and intent to stay overnight. (By the way I think it should read 1.1 miles not 11...or maybe I was really off the mark.) Rough and poorly marked are apt descriptions. I missed a fork at one point and ended up well off the trail at Waters Ford Trout area or some such. I made it back to the trail and after several stream crossings, log climb overs and crawl unders made it to the AT. By this point I was sweaty, covered in forest floor crap and still ticked at myself for missing the turn. I took off my pack just long enough to eat my peanut butter and honey and then hiked out with out ever setting up camp. If you hike this stay alert. Occasionally there's the traditional rectangle blaze, other times it's just a paint brush smear from years ago, but more often than not it's just a foot path and a good guess. I was glad to have sturdy and waterproof boots so keep that in mind. There weren't a lot of what I'd call scenic vistas as the trees obscured most "mountain views" but the change in environment from heavily treed to few trees and underbrush to idyllic streamside made this one of the more diverse short hikes I've been on in the area. Oh, yeah if you're at a fork in the road and there's a small sign for Dockery Lake to your back right, turn left...unless you're looking for trout.
Monday, March 18, 2002
Just wanted to let everyone know that the road to Dockery Lake is closed. We drove up there this weekend (Mar. 17th) and found a locked gate at the entrance to the gravel road. We hiked part of the AT instead (just up GA 60 about a mile to the parking lot). There was no sign on the gate saying why the road was closed or when it would be open again. Since it is 11 miles by gravel road from the gate to the trailhead, this pretty much makes the trailhead inaccessible for day hikers at this time.
Thursday, May 17, 2001
I want to know about MIller Gap. Who is it name for? Is there anything up there? Is their anyway of getting to this Millers Gap by Auto?
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Thanks for adding the pictures, Randy!
Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Traveled the trail from the AT down to Dockery Lake. Rated moderate to difficult due to poor markings and large number of trees down in the trail. Detours ranged from going under/over the trees, to a very narrow side trail with steep descent. One stream crossing will leave you pretty wet in the rainy season. While the trip down was rough, the destination was worth it. Dockery Lake is one of the finest areas off the AT I have visited. Great facilities, views and even the racoons seemed to be having a good time.. (MLB's)
Wednesday, October 18, 2000
A difficult trail with a full pack due to the large number of trees down along trail. Blazes were few and faded making the trail a challenge to follow at certain places. The trail near the intersection with the AT provides a unique opportunity to see forest regrowth after a recent brush fire. There were two nice looking stream side camp sites on way down the mountain. The only wildlife seen in the area was a raccoon near the lake.
Sunday, April 30, 2000
Easy enough at first, but if you go all the way to Miller's Gap, the return to Dockery Lake is a grind if you're not in shape. Trail does not appear to be heavly traveled, and is a little ragged in places
Friday, January 14, 2000
Normally I probably would have considered this trail to be an easy hike, however, I visited this trail after a couple of heavy rain days. Because of the unusually heavy percipitation, the first two stream crossings were overflowing with unusually strong currents (a surprise to me as I was expecting only trickling, if not dry, creek beds) and I was caught without appropriately treated footwear. Additionally, I have hiked thousands of miles of North Georgia trails and this was only the second time I encountered black bear (the first was just north of Stover Creek shelter).
Monday, March 29, 1999
This was a moderate trail for someone who is hikes often. It was a fairly difficult trail for those not use to mountain trails especially on the return trip. Had many beautiful sites of small water falls which are off the trail. Trail is not well marked at Miller's gap. Wish there had been some type of map on the bulletin board at the parking lot. Was not sure if trail was 3.4 miles in & 3.4 miles out or just total of 3.4 miles round trip? For those who are inexperienced hikers, it would be nice for there to be some type of explanation on this web page of your rating system, and exactly what types of trails, such as an "in and out" trail are.
Trail Length:6.8 miles (RT)
Location: Lumpkin County
Features:ATaccess, stream, camping, fishing, picnicking.
Last hiked:03/16/2001 | Type of trail:In and out
Our rating:Moderate
Your rating:Moderate (32)
Date added:01/01/1996
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