This 2.6 miles tail is open to horses, mountain, bikes, and foot traffic. Wildlife sightings are common among the meadows and the trail is known as a great spot for novice mountain bikers.

From its southern end near a horse camping area, the trail winds through fields and hardwood forests along the south fork of the Jacks River. It fords the river once before ending at Forest Service Road 126A. Wildlife sightings are a common occurrence in the grassy meadows. This is a good ride for novice mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Benton MacKaye hiking trail merges with this trail for a short distance.

Directions: From Blue Ridge, Take GA Hwy. 5 northwest 4 miles. Turn left (west) at the Watson Gap directional sign onto Old GA Hwy. 2 and travel 10.5 miles to the four-way intersection at Watson Gap. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 64 and go 4.2 miles tot he trailhead. Parking is available just past the trailhead in the Jacks River Field camping area.

Distance: 2.6 miles

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