Place

Appalachian Trail - Tanners Ridge Road Trailhead

A hiker walks down a trail with a tree trunk marked with a white blaze in the foreground.

Quick Facts
Location:
Milam Gap Parking Area (mile 52.8)

A fairly level hike that takes you through a former homestead on the famous Appalachian Trail. Pets must be on a physical leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.


Distance: 2.1-mile round trip hike
Difficulty: Easiest (explanation of our hiking difficulty scale)
Hiking Time: 1 hours 30 minutes
Elevation Gain: 175 feet


Hiking Description

  1.  From the Milam Gap parking area (mile 52.8), follow the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) north through a former homestead.
  2. In about a mile, the A.T. intersects with the Tanners Ridge Road. At this point, turn around and retrace your steps to the starting point.

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Last updated: May 6, 2021