Quick Guide to hiking trails
Black Rock gets its name from the dark cliff faces, boulders and outcroppings scattered throughout the park. Numerous scenic overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas of the Southern Appalachians -- and its hiking trails afford close-up views of wildflowers, streams and lush forests. Degree of Difficulty: Three trails: Ada-Hi Falls Nature Trail (moderate); Tennessee Rock Trail (moderate); James E. Edmunds Backcountry Trail (moderate to strenuous) Fees: $3 parking fee Hours of operation: Open 7 days/week; Park: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Office: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. How to get there: Go north on U.S. Hwy 441 to Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north of Clayton. Look for brown directional signs in Mountain City. More info: 706-746-2141; 770-389-7275; 800-864-7275 More hiking around Atlanta • Amicalola Falls • Black Rock Mountain • Chattahoochee River National Rec. Area • Cloudland Canyon State Park • Kennesaw Mountain • McIntosh Reserve • Panola Mountain • Red Top Mountain • Reynolds Nature Preserve • State Botanical Garden of Georgia • Stone Mountain • Sweetwater Creek • Tallulah Gorge State Park • Hiking Guide home * Degree of Difficulty as rated by "Hiking Trails of North Georgia" by Tim Homan •Check the weather before you go.
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