The AT at Tesnatee Gap,
Appalachian Trail Map 004

Map center is 9.2 miles from Helen, Georgia (GA)
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Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Tesnatee Gap

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 004 (NOBO): From Wolf Laurel Top the Appalachian Trail heads east to Highway 348 at the Tesnatee Gap parking lot. One mile further is another parking lot at Hogpen Gap. From here the Appalachian Trail follows the Union-White county line northward to the Low Gap Shelter and Blue Mountain Shelter in Chattahoochee National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 17.1 miles (27.5 km) or 38,225 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
17.1 mi3,054 ft3,930 ft876 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
8.4 hrs3,597 ft3,120 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
8.4 hrs3,120 ft3,597 ftVS
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
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Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Tesnatee Gap topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mulky Gap, GA
  2. North Topo Map: Coosa Bald, GA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Jacks Gap, GA
  4. West Topo Map: Suches, GA
  5. Topo Map: Neels Gap, GA
  6. East Topo Map: Cowrock, GA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Campbell Mountain, GA
  8. South Topo Map: Dahlonega, GA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cleveland, GA

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.