Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

Overall rating: 3
Scenic rating: 3
Difficulty rating: 4
I've hiked this trail three times, always during a season with leaves, so there aren't many nice views (though I know there are in winter). The trail is in fair to good condition, although last time I hiked it, I saw markings with improvements to be made (such as stairs, laying logs, etc...). The first half of the trail is pretty easy, while the second half (about a mile and a half before arriving at the AT) is strenuous. There are plenty of water sources all along the first 3/4 of the trail.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 1
Great place to go fishing! Serene Dockery Lake in the middle of the trail. Salamanders galore!

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 1

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 3
hiked on 2/2/08- Awesome trail- great views in winter. Of the 30 or so trails I've hiked in North Georgia this is in the top 3. There are some steep sections, but the overall climb is just under 1000 feet from the lake to the junction with the AT. Many stream crossings in first 1/2. Lots of hemlock cover and deciduous forest higher up.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 4
Difficulty rating: 4
Great hike that features many different elements. Steep inclines/declines, tight footing along a steep ridge, crossing over creeks, great views of mountain valleys along the way. At first the trail is marked really well, but turns scarce as you get closer to the AT. You can still see the AT trail markings in places but lose the DL markings. It is still easy to find your way on the trail without them.

Overall rating: 5
Scenic rating: 5
Difficulty rating: 5