Name: Tower Road
Rating: 2.0

Tower Road

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“A pretty good climb takes you from Helen into the heart of Smithgall Woods State Park”

— Lost Justpastnowhere

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Overview

Dogs: Leashed

Need to Know

You'll need $5 (2018) or a state parks pass for parking.

Description

This is the more difficult of two routes from the very touristy, German-themed village of Helen into the center of Smithgall Woods State Park. The main feature of this forest road is the 500 foot climb to the radio tower at the top of the mountain, from which you have no view, and then the ensuing descent down to Tsalaki Road. The steepest parts of the climb between Helen and the summit are actually paved.

Contacts

Land Manager: Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites - Smithgall Woods State Park

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Trail Ratings

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#5

in Smithgall Woods State Park

#22406

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#5

in Smithgall Woods State…

#281

in Georgia

#22,406

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Length 2.4 Miles 3.9 Kilometers 78% Runnable	Elevation 603' 184 m Ascent -534' -163 m Descent
9% Avg Grade (5°) 22% Max Grade (12°)	2,027' 618 m High 1,424' 434 m Low

Tower Road

Length

2.4 Miles 3.9 Kilometers

78%

Elevation

603' 184 m

-534' -163 m

9%

22%

2,027' 618 m

1,424' 434 m

Conditions

“A pretty good climb takes you from Helen into the heart of Smithgall Woods State Park”