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Aska Trail System
The Aska Trail System provides approximately 17 miles of recreational trails for bicyclists and hikers. This area is located in Fannin County off of Aska Road, and less than ten miles from downtown Blue Ridge, GA. Trails range in length from 1.0 mile to 5.1 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. The system utilizes hand dug tread way and old logging roads.
Aska Trail System Handout with maps and more trail information.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Updated closure due to ongoing rehabilitation efforts associated with the Flat Creek Fire: Stanley Gap Trail (165) is closed east of the intersection with the Benton Mackaye Trail. Flat Creek Loop Trail (165B) and Connector (165A) is also closed. The Benton Mackaye Trail is open. |
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| Fees: | Free |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Information Center: | Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Blue Ridge Ranger District 2042 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928 |
General Information
Directions:
Directions to Trailheads
Deep Gap - From Blue Ridge, GA, go south on Aska Road 4.4 miles to Deep Gap parking area. The parking area is located south of the gap and on the right side of the road.
Stanley Gap - From Blue Ridge, GA, go south on Aska Road 8 miles. Turn right on Stanley Creek Road (Toccoa Riverside Restaurant on left). Proceed straight for 4.1 miles. The parking area is located on the right side of the road.
Shady Falls - From Blue Ridge, GA, follow Aska Road south 5.9 miles to Shady Falls Road. Turn left and proceed for 0.2 miles. The parking area is located on the left side of the road.
General Notes:
The Aska Trail System is blazed with lime green rectangles, indicating hiking is permitted, and yellow diamonds, indicating mountain bicycles are permitted. The Benton MacKaye Trail, which coincides with part of the System along the Stanley Gap Trail, is blazed with white diamonds.
Activities
Mountain Biking
- Stanley Gap Trail - 4.8 miles
- Flat Creek Loop - 5.1 miles
- Flat Creek Connector - 0.2 miles
- Long Branch Loop - 2.1 miles
- Long Branch Connector - 0.5 miles
- Green Mountain - 3.7 miles
Day Hiking
- Stanley Gap Trail - 4.8 miles
- Flat Creek Loop - 5.1 miles
- Flat Creek Connector - 0.2 miles
- Long Branch Loop - 2.1 miles
- Long Branch Connector - 0.5 miles
- Green Mountain - 3.7 miles
Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Service Road 58 (Noontootla Road) Partially Closed September 26, 2023
- Lake Conasauga Reservation Only
- Recreation passes available online, by phone and in-person
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!
Related Information
OHV Trail Maps
- Interactive Visitor Map
- BeOutdoorSafe.org
Now more than ever, our favorite outdoor spaces are playing an important role in our lives. Together, we can continue to keep these safe places safe. Whether we’re out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it’s our role to protect the lands we love.
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