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| Hike Name:
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The Perch |
| Country:
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United States |
| State / Region:
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Georgia |
| Nearby Town:
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Cleveland |
| Rating:
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| Directions:
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From ATLANTA, GA on CAPITOL AVE - go < 0.1 mi
2. Turn on MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR - go 0.2 mi
3. Turn onto I-85 NORTH - go 31.6 mi
4. Take fork onto I-985 NORTH toward GAINESVILLE - go 23.7 mi
5. Take exit #24/GA-13 SOUTH toward NEW HOLLAND - go 0.3 mi
6. Turn on JESSE JEWELL PKY - go 0.7 mi
7. Turn on LIMESTONE PKY[US-129] - go 1.6 mi
8. Turn on CLARK BRIDGE RD[GA-284] - go 0.3 mi
9. Turn on CLEVELAND RD[US-129-BUS] - go 1.2 mi
10. CLEVELAND RD becomes US-129 - go 19.3 mi
11. Arrive at the center of CLEVELAND, GA
(That's as close as we can get you without angering the Gods by giving up this place.)
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| Total Hike Distance:
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2.00
miles |
| Hike Difficulty:
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Moderate
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| Permit Required:
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No |
| Hike Starts:
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Richard Russell Scenic Highway |
| Hike Ends:
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Richard Russell Scenic Highway |
| Trails Used:
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A.T. |
| Hike Type:
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In and Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Back Country Campsites:
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Yes |
| Back Country Water Sources:
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None |
| Management:
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U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information:
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Chattahoochee National Forest
National Forest Service
990 E. Main Street, Suite #1
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 632-3031
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| Best Season:
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users:
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Hikers, Dogs |
| Hike Summary:
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This hike starts along the Richard Russell Scenic Highway and ascends approximately 1000' feet to a scenic overlook along the trail. There are spectacular views to the south and to the west from two rock outcroppings on the route. Both have campsites (but no water) nearby. |
| Road Conditions:
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Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
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