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DIRECTIONS From Atlanta, take I-75 north to I-575/GA 5. Travel north on I-575/GA Highway 5 to East Ellijay, and then continue north on GA 5/US 76 to Blue Ridge. At the intersection near Walmart and The Home Depot, turn left and travel north on GA 5 for 3.7 miles. Turn left onto Old State Route 2 and drive 10.5 miles to Watson Gap. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 22 and go 3.3 miles to the parking area for the Dally Gap and Jacks River Trailhead.

FACILITIES/TRAILHEAD There are no facilities at the Dally Gap Trailhead for Hemp Top. On the Penitentiary Trail, water is available at the Penitentiary Branch stream and of course at Jacks River. Be sure to treat water from all streams and the river. Camping is allowed anywhere in the wilderness area; during your trek down Penitentiary Branch you will see a couple of small clearings, though the flat area along Jacks River provides enough room for several people. This is bear territory, so hang your food at night, and before you hike, give your itinerary to a friend or ranger, especially if you hike solo.