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Bear Creek Trail
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This double-loop trail follows scenic Bear Creek through hemlock-cove hardwood forests and passes by the Gennett Poplar, an immense, old-growth yellow poplar. The 2-mile round trip to the "Big Poplar" makes a great family outing. Sections of the trail are narrow, steep, and the path crosses several streams.
Directions: From Ellijay, Take GA Hwy. 52 west for 5 miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek campground sign onto Gates Chapel Road and go 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 241 and go about 2 miles to the trailhead parking area at the end of the road.
This 6.7 mile double-loop trail follows scenic Bear Creek through hardwood forest and passes by the Gennett Poplar, an immense, old-growth yellow poplar.
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Click here to edit!This double-loop trail follows scenic Bear Creek through hemlock-cove hardwood forests and passes by the Gennett Poplar, an immense, old-growth yellow poplar tree. The 2-mile round trip to the "Big Poplar" makes a great family outing. Sections of the trail are narrow, steep, and the path crosses several streams.
DirectionsTake GA 52 west from Ellijay for 5 miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek campground sign onto Gates Chapel Road and go 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 241 and go about 2 miles to the trailhead parking lot at the end of the road.
HighlightsThis trail offers a hike along scenic Bear Creek through hemlock-cove hardwood forests and passes by an immense, old-growth yellow poplar tree.
