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DIRECTIONS From Atlanta, take I-75 north to US 411. Go north on US 411 through Chatsworth to the town of Cisco. Just before the Cisco Baptist Church, turn right onto the paved road, Old Highway 2. The pavement gives way to gravel, and Old Highway 2 becomes Forest Service Road 16. Pass the Hopewell Church, and then cross a bridge over the Jacks River. Immediately after crossing, turn right and pass the Jacks River Trailhead (on the right). FSR 16 becomes FSR 221. Take FSR 221 for a little more than 1 mile, and turn sharply to the right onto FSR 62. (The road sign is slightly uphill and may be hard to see.) Travel 4.5 miles to the parking area, which is uphill on the left.

FACILITIES/TRAILHEAD There are no facilities at the trailhead. Though camping is generally allowed anywhere in the wilderness, note that the Beech Bottom Trail and Jacks River Falls areas are open for day use only from November 1 to March 31. If you hike from April to November, you will find several clearings suitable for camping along the riverbank. Streams appear frequently along the trail—be sure to treat all water. Also, hang your food to keep it out of reach of bears and other critters.